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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 27, 2021)

Filed May 27, 2021For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on May 27, 2021, to report its first-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results and provide an updated outlook. The report highlights the company's performance for the quarter ended April 30, 2021, and includes forward-looking statements that offer insights into management's expectations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Key takeaways for investors include the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend, signaling the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The filing also announces a conference call to discuss these results and the company's strategic direction. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K is not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes and is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1DG reported its Q1 fiscal 2021 financial results for the period ending April 30, 2021.
  • 2The company issued a news release (Exhibit 99) detailing its operational and financial performance for the quarter.
  • 3Management provided an updated outlook for the fiscal year.
  • 4A quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share was declared by the Board of Directors.
  • 5The dividend is payable on or before July 20, 2021, to shareholders of record on July 6, 2021.
  • 6A conference call was scheduled to discuss financial results, outlook, and other business matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing on May 27, 2021, references a news release that details the company's financial results for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended April 30, 2021. Specific figures for revenue, net income, and earnings per share would be found in the furnished Exhibit 99 news release.

Yes, Dollar General's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share on its outstanding common stock. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on or before July 20, 2021, to shareholders of record on July 6, 2021.

The filing indicates that the news release, included as Exhibit 99, sets forth statements regarding the Company's outlook for the fiscal year. Investors would need to refer to that news release for specific details on management's forward-looking guidance.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information contained within Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99, shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other SEC filing.