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): October 11, 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 October 11, 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 Bear Stearns Retail Investor Outing.
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: October 11, 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
Exhibit No. |
Description |
99 |
News release dated October 11, 2005. |
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Investor Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
(615) 855-5525
DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT BEAR STEARNS RETAIL INVESTOR OUTING
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. October 11, 2005 Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community during the Bear Stearns Retail Investor Outing on Wednesday, October 12, 2005, beginning at 12:00 noon EDT. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live 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 October 26, 2005.
About Dollar General
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with 7,782 neighborhood stores as of September 30, 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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