Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial ConditionITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On March 16, 2017, Dollar General Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release regarding results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter (14 weeks) and full year (53 weeks) ended February 3, 2017. The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The information contained within this Item 2.02, including the information in Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The information set forth in Item 2.02 above is incorporated herein by reference. The news release also sets forth statements regarding, among other things, the Company’s outlook, as well as the Company’s planned conference call to discuss the reported financial results, the Company’s outlook and certain other matters.
On March 16, 2017, the Company issued a press release announcing the Board of Directors’ March 15, 2017 declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on or before April 25, 2017 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2017. The payment of future cash dividends is subject to the Board’s discretion and will depend upon, among other things, the Company’s results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board may deem relevant in its sole discretion. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
On March 16, 2017, the Company issued a press release disclosing that James W. Thorpe, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, has announced his intention to resign from the Company effective April 15, 2017. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained within this Item 7.01, including the information in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. N/A
(b) Pro forma financial information. N/A
(c) Shell company transactions. N/A
(d) Exhibits. See Exhibit Index immediately following the page hereto.
About Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG)
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer. The Company offers a selection of merchandise, including consumables, seasonal, home products and apparel. The Company’s consumables category includes paper and cleaning products (such as paper towels, bath tissue, and other home cleaning supplies); packaged food (such as cereals, spices, sugar and flour); perishables (such as milk, beer and wine); snacks (such as candy, cookies, and carbonated beverages); health and beauty (such as over-the-counter medicines and personal care products); pet (pet supplies and pet food), and tobacco products. Its seasonal products include decorations, toys, batteries, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, and home office supplies. Its home products include cookware, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Its apparel products include casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) Recent Trading Information
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) closed its last trading session down -0.01 at 72.81 with 4,136,446 shares trading hands.