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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 30, 2018)

Filed August 30, 2018For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on August 30, 2018, to report its financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2018, both ended August 3, 2018. The filing primarily serves to furnish a news release containing these operational and financial updates, along with forward-looking statements regarding the company's outlook. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K is furnished and not deemed "filed" for regulatory purposes, meaning it does not carry the same legal weight as a fully filed document. The company also disclosed a quarterly cash dividend declaration. Key takeaways from the furnished news release include the company's reported financial performance for the period and its updated business outlook. While the specific financial figures are detailed in the accompanying news release (Exhibit 99), the 8-K signals to investors that the company is providing an update on its current operational status and future expectations. The declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend also signifies a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders, though future dividends are subject to the Board's discretion and business conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General reported its fiscal second quarter and year-to-date financial results for the periods ended August 3, 2018.
  • 2The company furnished a news release (Exhibit 99) containing its operational and financial performance, as well as its business outlook.
  • 3Information provided in this 8-K is furnished, not filed, and therefore not incorporated into other SEC filings by reference.
  • 4Dollar General's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share.
  • 5The dividend is payable on or before October 23, 2018, to shareholders of record on October 9, 2018.
  • 6Future dividend declarations and amounts are subject to the Board's discretion and various business factors.
  • 7The filing indicates the company is providing an update on its financial condition and outlook to investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish a news release issued by Dollar General Corporation on August 30, 2018. This news release contains the company's financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2018, as well as its business outlook.

No, the information contained within Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this 8-K, including the furnished news release, is explicitly stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share. This dividend is expected to be payable on or before October 23, 2018, to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2018.

While the Board currently expects to continue regular quarterly cash dividends, future declarations and amounts are not guaranteed. They are subject to the Board's discretion and will depend on factors such as the company's results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, and other relevant considerations.