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): August 25, 2005
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Dollar General Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Tennessee 001-11421 61-0502302
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 855-4000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On August 25, 2005, Dollar General Corporation (the "Company") issued a
news release regarding results of operations and financial condition for the
second quarter ended July 29, 2005. The news release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated herein by
reference. The press release also sets forth information regarding the planned
conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter results, the outlook for
the fiscal 2005 third and fourth quarters and full year, and other matters.
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: August 25, 2005 DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
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By: /s/ Susan S. Lanigan
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Susan S. Lanigan
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News release dated August 25, 2005.
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