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): July 9, 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) |
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(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 July 9, 2004, Dollar General Corporation issued a news release announcing that Dollar General will make a presentation to the investment community at an upcoming conference. 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: July 9, 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 July 9, 2004
Financial and Media Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
(615) 855-5525
DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING CONFERENCE
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – July 9, 2004 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2004 CIBC World Markets Fourth Annual Consumer Growth Conference on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, beginning at 11:10 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live on 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 July 28, 2004.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 7,020 neighborhood stores as of July 2, 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 General’s Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com .
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