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): November 17, 2005
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 1.01
ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On November 17, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Dollar General Corporation approved increases to the salaries of certain named executive officers (i.e., the top 5 most highly compensated officers listed in the Company’s proxy statement). Effective December 1, 2005, those salaries will be:
David Tehle, Executive Vice President and CFO
$580,000
Kathleen Guion, Division President,
$500,000
Store Operations and Store Development
ITEM 7.01.
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On November 23, 2005, Dollar General Corporation issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, regarding an upcoming presentation at the JPMorgan Consumer and Retail Holiday Conference.
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.
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Date: November 23, 2005 |
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Susan S. Lanigan |
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Susan S. Lanigan |
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99 |
News release dated November 23, 2005. |
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Investor Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
(615) 855-5525
DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT
JPMORGAN CONSUMER AND RETAIL HOLIDAY CONFERENCE
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – November 23, 2005 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the JPMorgan Consumer and Retail Holiday Conference on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live through the Company’s Web site at www.dollargeneral.com, in the “Investing” section at “Conference calls and Investor events.” The webcast will be available through December 13, 2005.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 7,821 neighborhood stores as of October 28, 2005. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by offering consumable basic 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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