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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 3, 2020)

Filed April 3, 2020For Securities:DG

Summary

This 8-K filing from Dollar General Corporation (DG) on April 3, 2020, details the company's completion of a registered, underwritten offering of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. Specifically, the company issued $1 billion of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030 and $500 million of 4.125% Senior Notes due 2050. These notes are unsecured and rank equally with other senior debt, though they are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to the claims of creditors of its subsidiaries. The issuance of these notes provides Dollar General with significant long-term funding. The company has the option to redeem these notes prior to maturity under certain conditions, including a "par call" option at specified dates. The filing also notes that in the event of a Change of Control Triggering Event, holders of these notes can require the company to repurchase them at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. This offering demonstrates the company's strategy to manage its capital structure and secure financing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General Corp. completed a $1.5 billion senior notes offering on April 3, 2020.
  • 2The offering consists of $1 billion in 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030 and $500 million in 4.125% Senior Notes due 2050.
  • 3The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the Company, ranking equally with other senior debt.
  • 4The notes are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to subsidiary creditors.
  • 5The company has redemption options for both tranches of notes, including early redemption at par value after specific dates.
  • 6A Change of Control Triggering Event allows noteholders to demand repurchase of their notes at 101% of principal.
  • 7The offering was made under a Registration Statement on Form S-3, utilizing a prospectus supplement and free writing prospectus.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the completion of a significant debt financing transaction by Dollar General. The company issued $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes to raise capital.

The company issued $1 billion of 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030 and $500 million of 4.125% Senior Notes due 2050. These notes are unsecured, rank equally with other senior debt, and accrue interest semi-annually.

Noteholders have the right to require Dollar General to repurchase their notes at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest in the event of a 'Change of Control Triggering Event,' as defined in the supplemental indentures. The notes also have provisions for events of default.

Yes, Dollar General has the option to redeem the notes prior to their maturity dates. There are provisions allowing for early redemption at the company's option, at a redemption price that is generally the greater of 100% of the principal amount or a discounted present value calculation plus a premium (before a 'par call' date), and at 100% of the principal amount on or after the 'par call' dates.