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): April 22, 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 7.01.
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 22, 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 Lehman Brothers Eighth Annual Retail Seminar.
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: April 22, 2005 |
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ David Tehle |
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David Tehle |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description |
99 |
News release dated April 22, 2005. |
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Investor Contact:
Media Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
Tawn Earnest
(615) 855-5525
(615) 855-5209
DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT LEHMAN BROTHERS RETAIL SEMINAR
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. April 22, 2005 Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the Lehman Brothers Eighth Annual Retail Seminar on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, beginning at 11:45 a.m. EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live at 11:45 a.m. EDT through the Companys Web site at www.dollargeneral.com, in the Investing section at Conference calls and Investor events. The webcast will be available through May 10, 2005.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 7,494 neighborhood stores as of April 1, 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 Generals Web site can be reached at www.dollargeneral.com.
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