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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Nov 8, 2013)

Filed November 8, 2013For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Dollar General Corporation, dated November 8, 2013, reports significant executive leadership changes within the company. Effective November 4, 2013, Todd J. Vasos was appointed Chief Operating Officer, overseeing Store Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain. This promotion from his previous role as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer highlights his extensive experience and is expected to be accompanied by an increase in his annual base salary to $750,000, pending Compensation Committee approval. Furthermore, the company has appointed David D’Arezzo as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, filling the vacancy created by Mr. Vasos's promotion. These organizational enhancements underscore Dollar General's commitment to strengthening its operational and merchandising leadership teams to drive future growth and efficiency. Investors should note that additional compensation modifications for Mr. Vasos and an amendment to his employment agreement are anticipated and will be filed in a subsequent report.

Key Highlights

  • 1Todd J. Vasos promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 4, 2013.
  • 2Vasos will be responsible for Store Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain.
  • 3David D’Arezzo appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.
  • 4Vasos's annual base salary is expected to increase from $687,107 to $750,000, subject to Compensation Committee approval.
  • 5Additional compensation modifications and employment agreement amendments for Mr. Vasos are anticipated and will be reported later.
  • 6The filing includes a news release (Exhibit 99) detailing these organizational changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary executive changes are the promotion of Todd J. Vasos to Chief Operating Officer and the appointment of David D’Arezzo as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.

As Chief Operating Officer, Todd Vasos will be responsible for Store Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain at Dollar General.

Yes, his annual base salary is expected to increase from $687,107 to $750,000, effective November 4, 2013, pending approval from the Compensation Committee. Further compensation modifications may also be considered.

Dollar General expects to file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K to report any compensation modifications and amendment to Mr. Vasos’ employment agreement, which will likely occur after the Compensation Committee meeting on December 3, 2013.