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
24, 2014
Dollar General Corporation |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Tennessee |
001-11421 |
61-0502302 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer 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
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
On June 24, 2014, Mr. Richard W. Dreiling, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, advised Dollar General Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer effective May 30, 2015 or upon the appointment of a successor. Mr. Dreiling has agreed to serve, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, as Chairman during a transition period following the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dreiling’s retirement date and any agreement regarding continued service on the Board of Directors are expected to be finalized as part of a retirement agreement between Mr. Dreiling and the Company. The Board of Directors is conducting an internal and external search for a Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the Company’s news release regarding this matter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
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 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.
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Date: |
June 27, 2014 |
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Rhonda M. Taylor |
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Rhonda M. Taylor |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99 |
News release dated June 27, 2014 regarding the planned retirement of Richard W. Dreiling |
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