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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jan 21, 2016)

Filed January 21, 2016For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2016, primarily to announce a change in its Board of Directors leadership. Effective January 29, 2016, Richard W. Dreiling will step down as Chairman of the Board, coinciding with his previously announced retirement as Senior Advisor. This transition is noted as not being due to any disagreement with the company. Following Mr. Dreiling's departure from the Chairmanship, Michael M. Calbert, a current Board member, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 30, 2016. This report also confirms that there are no significant financial statements or pro forma information being filed at this time, as the nature of the filing is related to corporate governance and executive changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Richard W. Dreiling is stepping down as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2016.
  • 2Mr. Dreiling's departure as Chairman is in conjunction with his retirement as Senior Advisor.
  • 3The company states that Mr. Dreiling's decision did not involve any disagreements with Dollar General.
  • 4Michael M. Calbert, a current Board member, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board.
  • 5Mr. Calbert's appointment as Chairman is effective January 30, 2016.
  • 6The filing does not contain any new financial statements or pro forma financial information.
  • 7The report is categorized under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Frequently Asked Questions

Richard W. Dreiling is stepping down as Chairman of the Board to coincide with his previously announced retirement as Senior Advisor. The company explicitly stated that this decision was not a result of any disagreement with Dollar General.

Michael M. Calbert, who is already a member of the Board of Directors, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 30, 2016.

No, this 8-K filing is primarily for corporate governance updates related to changes in leadership. It does not contain any new financial statements, pro forma financial information, or disclosures about acquired businesses.

Richard W. Dreiling's departure as Chairman is effective at the close of business on January 29, 2016. Michael M. Calbert's appointment as Chairman is effective January 30, 2016.