UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 2004
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Dollar General Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Tennessee 001-11421 61-0502302
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 855-4000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On December 1, 2004, Dollar General Corporation (the "Company") issued a news
release regarding results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal
2004 third quarter, 2004 earnings guidance and 2005 operating initiatives, as
well as the conference call to be held to discuss these matters. The news
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated herein by
reference.
On December 1, 2004, the Company issued a news release regarding the declaration
of a dividend and the authorization of a share repurchase program. The news
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference as if
fully set forth herein.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired. N/A
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. N/A
(c) Exhibits. See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereto.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 1, 2004 DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
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By: /s/ Susan S. Lanigan
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Susan S. Lanigan
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 News release dated December 1, 2004 regarding fiscal
2004 third quarter earnings.
99.2 News release dated December 1, 2004 regarding dividend
declaration and share repurchase authorization.