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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 27, 2015)

Filed August 27, 2015For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on August 27, 2015, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2015. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K text itself, the report references an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains this information. Investors should refer to this press release for details on revenue, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the quarter. In addition to the quarterly results, the filing also announces the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share, payable on or before September 30, 2015. This dividend payment is subject to the Board of Directors' discretion and contingent upon various factors including operational performance and financial condition. The report also mentions that the company's outlook and plans for a conference call to discuss these results are included in the aforementioned press releases.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of fiscal 2015 second quarter (ended July 31, 2015) financial results via press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2Declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • 3The dividend is payable on or before September 30, 2015, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2015.
  • 4Future dividend payments are subject to the Board of Directors' discretion and dependent on various financial factors.
  • 5The company's outlook and conference call details are also communicated through the press releases.
  • 6The information provided in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including exhibits, is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 31, 2015, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for detailed financial performance data.

Dollar General's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on its common stock.

The dividend of $0.22 per share will be payable on or before September 30, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2015.

No, future cash dividend payments are not guaranteed. The payment of future dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and depends on factors such as the company's results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, and other relevant considerations.