SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): January 4, 2001
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 of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
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)
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On January 4, 2001, Dollar General Corporation (the "Company") issued a news
release (a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference and attached hereto
as Exhibit 99) with respect to December sales results, January expectations and
expectations for fiscal year end. The Company is filing this 8-K pursuant to the
Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation FD.
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
January 4, 2001 By: /s/ Brian M. Burr
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Brian M. Burr
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Item
99 News Release Issued by Dollar General Corporation dated January 4, 2001
