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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jun 25, 2015)

Filed June 25, 2015For Securities:DG

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Dollar General Corporation (DG) on June 25, 2015, primarily announces a key executive change. John W. Garratt has been appointed as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 1, 2015. This appointment is significant for investors as it addresses the principal financial officer role within the company. Mr. Garratt brings a strong background in finance and strategy, having joined Dollar General in October 2014 as Senior Vice President, Finance & Strategy. His prior experience includes various leadership roles at Yum! Brands, Inc., as well as positions at Alcoa Inc. and General Electric. The filing clarifies that there are no compensatory arrangements or disclosures required under Item 404(a) related to his appointment, indicating a smooth transition for the interim role.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corporation appointed John W. Garratt as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2015.
  • 2Mr. Garratt will also serve as the Company's interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer.
  • 3Garratt joined Dollar General in October 2014 as Senior Vice President, Finance & Strategy.
  • 4He possesses extensive financial and strategic experience from previous roles at Yum! Brands, Inc.
  • 5His career also includes financial management positions at Alcoa Inc. and General Electric.
  • 6The appointment is effective immediately upon taking on the interim CFO role on July 1, 2015.
  • 7No new compensatory arrangements were entered into with Mr. Garratt for this interim appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

John W. Garratt has been appointed as the Interim Chief Financial Officer of Dollar General Corporation, effective July 1, 2015.

John W. Garratt joined Dollar General in October 2014 as Senior Vice President, Finance & Strategy. Prior to that, he held various leadership positions in corporate strategy and financial planning at Yum! Brands, Inc., and also worked in financial management at Alcoa Inc. and General Electric.

The filing states that no new compensatory arrangements were entered into with Mr. Garratt in connection with his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer.

According to the filing, Mr. Garratt has no material interests in any transactions, relationships, or arrangements with the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.