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 11, 2007
Dollar General Corporation |
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| Tennessee | 001-11421 | 61-0502302 |
(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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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 855-4000 |
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On June 11, 2007, Dollar General Corporation (the “Company”) issued the news release that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein, in which the Company announces the financing plan of which it has been advised by Buck Acquisition Corp., a Tennessee corporation (“Buck”), relating to the proposed merger (the “Merger”) of Buck with and into the Company pursuant to the previously announced agreement and plan of merger entered into on March 11, 2007. Buck is indirectly controlled by investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. The Company’s shareholders presently are scheduled to vote on the Merger on June 21, 2007.
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.
Date: June 11, 2007 | DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION |
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| | By: | /s/ Susan S. Lanigan |
| | | Susan S. Lanigan |
| | | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | News release dated June 11, 2007 regarding merger financing. |
