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): June 13, 2007

CASEY’S GENERAL STORES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-12788	42-0935283
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa	50021
(Address of principal executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

515/965-6100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NONE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On June 13, 2007, Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2007. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Also on June 13, 2007, the Company reported 2007 same-store sales results for stores open for one full year. Same store gasoline gallons sold decreased 0.2% in May 2007 compared to May 2006. The gasoline margin was above the Company’s fiscal 2007 goal of 10.8 cents per gallon. The average retail price of gasoline sold during May 2007 was $3.13 per gallon. Same-store sales of grocery and other merchandise increased 9.9% and prepared food and fountain same-store sales increased 8.1% in May 2007 compared to May 2006.

The information contained in this Item is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Information.

On May 30, 2007, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa by two former employees against the Company, in which the claim is made that Casey’s failed to properly pay overtime compensation to two or more of its assistant managers. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the assistant managers were treated as non-exempt employees entitled to overtime pay, but that the Company failed to properly record all hours worked and failed to pay the assistant managers overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. The action purports to be a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (essentially equivalent to a class action) brought on behalf of all “persons who are currently or were employed during the three-year period immediately preceding the filing of [the] complaint as “Assistant Managers” at any Casey’s General Store operated by Defendant (directly or through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries), who worked overtime during any given week within that period and who have not filed a complaint to recover overtime wages.” The complaint seeks relief in the form of back wages owed all members of the “class” during the three-year period preceding the filing of the complaint, liquidated damages, attorneys fees and costs. Management does not believe the Company is liable to the plaintiffs for the conduct complained of, and intends to contest the matter vigorously.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

The exhibit accompanying this report is listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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.

	CASEY=S GENERAL STORES, INC.
Date: June 13, 2007	By:	/s/ William J. Walljasper
		William J. Walljasper
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press Release of Casey’s General Stores, Inc. dated June 13, 2007

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. One Convenience Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50021 Nasdaq Symbol CASY CONTACT Bill Walljasper (515) 965-6505

Casey’s Ends Year with Strong Fourth Quarter

Ankeny, Iowa, June 13, 2007—Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY) today reported earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2007. For the quarter, earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.36; for the year, they totaled $1.26. President and CEO Robert J. Myers stated, “We had four excellent quarters inside our stores, but the gasoline environment was difficult for much of the year. The closing quarter’s earnings were well above the $0.22 we reported for the same period a year ago because of solid gains in all three of our business categories and a one-time benefit within grocery & other merchandise.” Without the one-time benefit, fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations would have been $0.30.

Gasoline—Casey’s annual goal was to increase same-store gasoline gallons sold 2% with an average margin of 10.8 cents per gallon. By year-end, Casey’s had increased same-store gallons sold 1.4% and averaged a margin of 10.4 cents per gallon. “We were encouraged that retail prices were more responsive to rising wholesale costs in the fourth quarter,” said Myers. “Our margin improved significantly, and gallons sold were up as well.”

Grocery & Other Merchandise—The Company’s annual goal was to increase same-store sales 3.9% with an average margin of 32.2%. For the fiscal year, same-store sales rose 4.6% with a margin of 32.7%. Management attributed the year’s sales gains to heavier store traffic and improved product mix. The average margin was positively affected by a one-time benefit related to cigarettes. Without the one-time benefit, the average margin would have been 32.1%. “This category’s performance has improved significantly over the past three years,” added Myers, “and we are confident there are more benefits to be derived from point of sale and analysis of the data it provides.”

Prepared Food & Fountain—The annual goal was to increase same-store sales 7.9% with an average margin of 63.4%. Annual same-store sales were up 11%, well above goal. The average margin was 62%. The margin shortfall was due primarily to the higher cost of goods sold that resulted from switching to a dual cola program. “The additional fountain choices contributed to this category’s excellent performance in fiscal 2007, but the real star was our proprietary prepared food program,” said Myers. “We kept the warmers full of the right product at the right time of day and were rewarded with another year of impressive gross profit improvement.”

Operating Expenses—The annual goal was to hold the percentage increase in operating expenses to less than the percentage increase in gross profit. “Gasoline performance slowed the increase in total gross profit to 10.9%,” Myers explained. “Expenses rose 13.4% primarily due to a 31.1% increase in bank fees for customers’ credit card charges plus higher wages and utilities.”

Expansion—Casey’s annual goal was to acquire 50 stores and build 10 new stores. “We actually acquired 52 and built 8,” said Myers. “We were particularly pleased with the HandiMart stores we purchased in October.” At April 30, 2007, the Company had 7 signed agreements for acquisitions, giving a head start on fiscal 2008’s expansion goal.

Fiscal 2008 Goals—Myers shared these goals for the new fiscal year:

• Increase same-store gasoline gallons sold 2% with an average margin of 10.7 cents per gallon.

• Increase same-store grocery & other merchandise sales 4.3% with an average margin of 32.2%.

• Increase same-store prepared food & fountain sales 8.4% with an average margin of 62%.

• Hold the percentage increase in operating expenses to less than the percentage increase in gross profit.

• Acquire 50 stores and build 10 stores.

Dividend—At its June meeting, the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to $0.065 per share. The dividend is payable August 15, 2007 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2007.

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Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Earnings   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended April 30,				Year ended April 30,
	2007		2006		2007		2006
Net sales	$	1,002,719	$	883,262	$	4,023,330	$	3,491,795
Franchise revenue		143		157		680		681
Total revenue		1,002,862		883,419		4,024,010		3,492,476
Cost of goods sold		850,029		759,192		3,440,725		2,966,254
Operating expenses		106,398		90,249		410,459		361,857
Depreciation and amortization		16,847		14,743		63,895		56,898
Interest, net		3,224		2,568		11,184		8,896
		976,498		866,752		3,926,263		3,393,905
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, loss on discontinued operations, and cumulative effect of accounting change		26,364		16,667		97,747		98,571
Federal and state income taxes		8,337		5,682		34,205		35,353
Earnings from continuing operations before loss on discontinued operations and cumulative effect of accounting change		18,027		10,985		63,542		63,218
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $929, $355, $1,055 and $1,065		1,453		555		1,651		1,667
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax benefit of $0, $0, $0, and $692		—		—		—		1,083
Net earnings	$	16,574	$	10,430	$	61,891	$	60,468
Basic
Earnings from continuing operations before loss on discontinued operations and cumulative effect of accounting change	$	.36	$	.22	$	1.26	$	1.25
Loss on discontinued operations		.03		.01		.03		.03
Cumulative effect of accounting change		—		—		—		.02
Net earnings per common share	$	.33	$	.21	$	1.23	$	1.20
Diluted
Earnings from continuing operations before loss on discontinued operations and cumulative effect of accounting change	$	.36	$	.22	$	1.25	$	1.24
Loss on discontinued operations		.03		.01		.03		.03
Cumulative effect of accounting change		—		—		—		.02
Net earnings per common share	$	.33	$	.21	$	1.22	$	1.19

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

	April 30, 2007		April 30, 2006
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	107,067	$	75,369
Receivables		13,432		11,032
Inventories		109,702		96,255
Prepaid expenses		7,891		7,063
Income taxes receivable		2,733		3,047
Total current assets		240,825		192,766
Other assets, net of amortization		8,550		6,894
Goodwill		46,588		14,414
Property and equipment, at cost
Land		233,887		211,910
Buildings and leasehold improvements		501,470		469,070
Machinery and equipment		620,620		577,209
Leasehold interest in property and equipment		15,452		6,924
		1,371,429		1,265,113
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		538,121		490,288
Net property and equipment		833,308		774,825
Total assets	$	1,129,271	$	988,899
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	47,566	$	51,628
Accounts payable		134,375		146,121
Accrued expenses
Property taxes		13,097		11,418
Self-insurance		16,391		15,635
Other		22,838		20,254
Total current liabilities		234,267		245,056
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		199,504		106,512
Deferred income taxes		105,724		99,929
Deferred compensation		9,016		7,236
Other long-term liabilities		8,496		6,976
Total liabilities		557,007		465,709
Total shareholders’ equity		572,264		523,190
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,129,271	$	988,899

Certain statements in this news release, including any discussion of management expectations for future periods, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by those statements. Casey’s disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Sales and Gross Profit by Product

(Amounts in thousands)

Year ended 4/30/07	Gasoline			Grocery & Other Merchandise			Prepared Food & Fountain			Other			Total
Sales	$	2,881,054		$	852,812		$	267,273		$	22,191		$	4,023,330
Gross profit	$	124,094		$	278,650		$	165,764		$	14,097		$	582,605
Margin		4.3	%		32.7	%		62.0	%		63.5	%		14.5	%
Gasoline gallons		1,193,554
Year ended 4/30/06
Sales	$	2,478,734		$	765,986		$	228,525		$	18,550		$	3,491,795
Gross profit	$	125,443		$	245,536		$	144,036		$	10,526		$	525,541
Margin		5.1	%		32.1	%		63.0	%		56.7	%		15.1	%
Gasoline gallons		1,093,575

Gasoline Gallons Same-store Sales Growth
	Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Fiscal Year
F2007	-2.9	%	2.7	%	4.0	%	2.8	%	1.4	%
F2006	7.7		4.3		4.2		0.5		4.4
F2005	-1.3		1.0		2.8		5.6		1.9
Gasoline Margin (Cents per gallon)
	Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Fiscal Year
F2007	9.8	¢	9.4	¢	10.5	¢	11.8	¢	10.4	¢
F2006	11.8		14.1		9.2		10.6		11.5
F2005	12.0		9.8		10.4		11.0		10.8
Grocery & Other Merchandise Same-store Sales Growth
	Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Fiscal Year
F2007	2.3	%	3.5	%	6.7	%	7.3	%	4.6	%
F2006	7.4		4.5		5.3		4.2		5.7
F2005	2.1		4.8		6.8		6.3		4.8
Grocery & Other Merchandise Margin
	Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Fiscal Year
F2007	32.3	%	32.6	%	30.8	%	35.0	%	32.7	%
F2006	32.1		33.5		31.3		31.1		32.1
F2005	31.4		31.0		31.4		30.0		31.1
Prepared Food & Fountain Same-store Sales Growth
	Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Fiscal Year
F2007	9.5	%	13.7	%	11.9	%	8.5	%	11.0	%
F2006	7.2		4.5		9.9		7.4		7.4
F2005	6.1		9.0		9.0		9.8		8.4
Prepared Food & Fountain Margin
	Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Fiscal Year
F2007	62.9	%	61.6	%	62.1	%	61.6	%	62.0	%
F2006	64.0		64.6		62.6	%	60.9		63.0
F2005	58.8		60.8		60.9		61.0		60.4

Corporate information is available at this Web site: http://www.caseys.com. Earnings will be reported during a conference call on June 14, 2007. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 9:30 a.m. CT via the Investor Relations section of our Web site and will be available in an archived format.