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
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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 (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) 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
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following provisions:
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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
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By: /s/ Susan S. Lanigan
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Susan S. Lanigan
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99 News release dated February 23, 2005.