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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 26, 2021)

Filed August 26, 2021For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on August 26, 2021, to report its second-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results and provide an outlook. The report primarily references a news release (Exhibit 99) that details the company's performance and future expectations. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it's for disclosure purposes and not subject to liability under that section. Key information shared includes the company's financial performance for the quarter ended July 30, 2021, alongside its forward-looking outlook. The filing also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, demonstrating a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1DG reported its second-quarter fiscal 2021 results on August 26, 2021, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a news release furnishing the company's financial performance and outlook for the period ended July 30, 2021.
  • 3The information provided is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
  • 4DG announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share.
  • 5The dividend is payable on or before October 19, 2021, to shareholders of record on October 5, 2021.
  • 6The news release also contains statements regarding the Company's outlook and a planned conference call to discuss results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Dollar General's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 and to provide the company's updated outlook. It also serves to announce the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.

The information contained within this Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including the news release, is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company is providing the information for disclosure but is not subject to liability under that specific section for the statements made.

The company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share. This dividend is payable on or before October 19, 2021, to shareholders who are recorded as holding the stock by October 5, 2021.

The detailed financial results and outlook are provided in the news release that is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. This news release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.