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): August
6, 2015
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Dollar General Corporation |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Tennessee |
001-11421 |
61-0502302 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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 5.02 |
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
On August 7, 2015, Dollar General Corporation (the “Company”) announced that David D’Arezzo, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, has ceased employment with the Company effective August 6, 2015. In addition, on the same date, the Company announced that Jim Thorpe will replace Mr. D’Arezzo as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective August 7, 2015. Mr. Thorpe previously served as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, at the Company from May 2006 until July 2012. The related press release is attached as Exhibit 99 hereto.
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ITEM 9.01 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
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(a) |
Financial statements of businesses acquired. N/A |
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(b) |
Pro forma financial information. N/A |
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(c) |
Shell company transactions. N/A |
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(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: |
August 7, 2015 |
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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By: |
/s/ Rhonda M. Taylor |
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Rhonda M. Taylor |
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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99 |
News release dated August 7, 2015 |
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