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): January 7, 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) |
(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) |
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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 January 7, 2004, Dollar General Corporation issued the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99, which is 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: January 7, 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 January 7, 2004 regarding conference presentation.
Investor Contact:
Media Contact:
Emma Jo Kauffman
Andrea Ewin Turner
(615) 855-5525
(615) 855-5209
DOLLAR GENERAL TO PRESENT AT PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP
RETAILING CONFERENCE
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – January 7, 2004 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) will make a presentation to the investment community at the 2004 Prudential Equity Group Retailing Conference on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, beginning at 3 p.m. ET. A webcast of this presentation and supporting slides can be accessed live at 3 p.m. ET 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 January 27, 2004.
Dollar General is a Fortune 500 ® discount retailer with more than 6,700 neighborhood stores. Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers, by offering consumable basics, items that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids and cleaning supplies, as well as an appealing selection of basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices.
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