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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 2, 2021)

Filed December 2, 2021For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on December 2, 2021, to report its third-quarter fiscal year 2021 results and provide forward-looking statements. The company announced its financial performance for the 13-week period ended October 29, 2021. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial results, it incorporates by reference a news release (Exhibit 99) that presumably outlines these figures, including sales, earnings, and other key performance indicators. Investors should refer to the furnished news release for specific financial outcomes of the quarter. Beyond the quarterly results, the filing also disclosed important capital allocation decisions. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, signaling a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Furthermore, the company significantly bolstered its share repurchase program, increasing the authorization by $2.0 billion, indicating management's confidence in the company's valuation and its ability to generate free cash flow. The report also noted an upcoming conference call to discuss these results and the company's outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General reported its Q3 fiscal 2021 financial results via a furnished news release.
  • 2The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share.
  • 3The Board of Directors increased the share repurchase program authorization by $2.0 billion.
  • 4The filing incorporates by reference a news release that includes the company's outlook.
  • 5A conference call is planned to discuss financial results, outlook, and other matters.
  • 6The information provided is furnished and not considered 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fiscal 2021 third quarter are detailed in the news release furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for detailed figures on sales, earnings, and other financial metrics.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share. This dividend is payable on or before January 18, 2022, to shareholders of record on January 4, 2022.

Dollar General's Board of Directors increased the authorization under the share repurchase program by $2.0 billion.

The filing mentions that the company plans to hold a conference call to discuss the reported financial results, the company's outlook, and certain other matters. Specific details for this call would typically be provided in the furnished news release or through subsequent communications.