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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 3, 2015)

Filed December 3, 2015For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on December 3, 2015, primarily to announce key executive appointments and financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter. The company promoted John W. Garratt to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Anita C. Elliott to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. These appointments follow Mr. Garratt's tenure as Interim CFO and solidify the company's financial leadership. In addition to the leadership changes, the filing incorporates a press release detailing the company's third-quarter financial performance. While specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself, it notes the announcement of the Q3 2015 results, an increase in the share repurchase authorization by $1 billion, and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share. Investors should refer to the furnished press releases for comprehensive financial data and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1John W. Garratt appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • 2Anita C. Elliott appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • 3Mr. Garratt's annual salary increased to $500,000 with an increased incentive opportunity (65% of base salary).
  • 4Mr. Garratt received a stock option award for 7,829 shares, vesting over four years.
  • 5Both executives entered into new employment agreements with terms through March 31, 2018, including non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
  • 6The company announced a $1 billion increase in its share repurchase authorization.
  • 7A quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share was declared, payable on or before January 6, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves two primary purposes: announcing significant executive appointments in the finance department (CFO and Chief Accounting Officer) and furnishing press releases related to the company's third-quarter fiscal 2015 financial results, updated share repurchase authorization, and a quarterly dividend declaration.

John W. Garratt has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Anita C. Elliott has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Both appointments are effective immediately as of December 2, 2015.

The 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements but incorporates by reference a press release announcing the company's third-quarter fiscal 2015 results. It also highlights an increase in the share repurchase authorization by $1 billion and the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share.

Both Mr. Garratt and Ms. Elliott have entered into new employment agreements with a term ending March 31, 2018, with provisions for automatic month-to-month extensions. These agreements include provisions for compensation, benefits, and specific terms related to termination and change-in-control scenarios, as well as two-year non-competition and non-solicitation clauses post-termination.