SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): March 12, 2004
Dollar General Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Tennessee |
001-11421 |
61-0502302 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, Tennessee |
37072 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 855-4000
ITEM 7.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a)
Financial Statements.
None.
(b)
Pro Forma Financial Information. None.
(c)
Exhibits. See Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereto.
ITEM 9.
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On March 12, 2004, Dollar General Corporation issued a news release regarding the declaration of a dividend. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: March 12, 2004 |
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Susan S. Lanigan |
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Susan S. Lanigan Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99
News release dated March 12, 2004
Emma Jo Kauffman
Andrea Ewin Turner
Investor Contact:
Media Contact:
(615) 855-5525
(615) 855-5209
DOLLAR GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARES INCREASED DIVIDEND
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – March 12, 2004 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.040 per share, payable April 15, 2004, to common shareholders of record on April 1, 2004. This dividend declaration is a 14.3% increase from the Company’s previous quarterly dividend rate of $0.035 per share.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 6,817 neighborhood stores as of February 27, 2004. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers, by offering consumable basics, items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as a selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices. The Company store support center is located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dollar General’s Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com .
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