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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 7, 2023)

Filed June 7, 2023For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) announced on June 7, 2023, the successful completion of a substantial debt offering, raising $1.5 billion through the issuance of senior notes. This offering includes $500 million of 5.200% Notes due 2028 and $1 billion of 5.450% Notes due 2033. The primary purpose of this financing is to reduce outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of other indebtedness. This strategic move indicates management's focus on optimizing the company's capital structure and ensuring financial flexibility. Investors should note that these notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Dollar General, ranking equally with other senior debt but are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to the debt of subsidiaries. The inclusion of a change of control provision offers some protection to noteholders. The company has outlined specific redemption terms for both note series, including par call dates and early redemption options based on Treasury rates, providing transparency on potential future debt management strategies.

Key Highlights

  • 1Dollar General successfully issued $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
  • 2The issuance comprises $500 million of 5.200% Notes due 2028 and $1 billion of 5.450% Notes due 2033.
  • 3Proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment.
  • 4The notes are unsecured and unsubordinated, ranking equally with other senior debt.
  • 5Notes are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to subsidiary debt.
  • 6A change of control triggering event provision requires the company to repurchase notes at 101% of principal.
  • 7Detailed redemption terms and call provisions are outlined for both the 2028 and 2033 notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this debt issuance is to reduce Dollar General's outstanding commercial paper and to fund general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of other existing indebtedness. This aims to optimize the company's capital structure and enhance financial flexibility.

The new notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Dollar General. They rank equally and ratably with the company's other existing and future senior debt that is not expressly subordinated. However, they are effectively subordinated to any secured debt to the extent of the collateral securing that debt, and structurally subordinated to any debt issued by Dollar General's subsidiaries.

Yes, the notes include a 'Change of Control Triggering Event' provision. In the event of such an occurrence (as defined in the supplemental indentures), holders of the notes have the right to require Dollar General to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Both series of notes have specific redemption terms. For the 2028 Notes, prior to June 5, 2028, they can be redeemed at a price based on the Treasury Rate plus 25 basis points. For the 2033 Notes, prior to April 5, 2033, they can be redeemed at a price based on the Treasury Rate plus 30 basis points. In both cases, the redemption price is the greater of this calculated amount or 100% of the principal. Beginning on their respective par call dates, the notes can be redeemed at 100% of their principal amount.