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): May 20, 2004
Dollar General Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrants 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 May 20, 2004, Dollar General Corporation issued a news release regarding the expiration of a securities trading plan previously adopted by the Company under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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.
Date: May 20, 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 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99
News release dated May 20, 2004.
Investor and Media Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
(615) 855-5525
DOLLAR GENERAL ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SHARE REPURCHASES UNDER 10b5-1 PLAN
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee May 20, 2004 Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced today that it has completed the purchases of shares authorized by its recently announced written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The 10b5-1 plan automatically terminated when the Company purchased the maximum amount of common stock authorized by the plan.
To date, the Company has repurchased approximately 10.5 million shares in connection with a 12 million share repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors on March 13, 2003.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 6,930 neighborhood stores as of April 30, 2004. 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 Generals Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com .
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