8-K 1 a4828481.txt DOLLAR GENERAL CORP. 8-K 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): February 23, 2005 ----------------- Dollar General Corporation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Tennessee 001-11421 61-0502302 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 855-4000 -------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On February 23, 2005, Dollar General Corporation (the "Company") issued the news release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. 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: February 23, 2005 DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION ----------------- By: /s/ Susan S. Lanigan ----------------------------------------- Susan S. Lanigan Senior Vice President and General Counsel EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99 News release dated February 23, 2005.