Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
2-May-14 | 27-May-14 | |
Document and Entity Information | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'DOLLAR GENERAL CORP | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0000029534 | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Document Period End Date | 2-May-14 | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--01-30 | ' |
Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Large Accelerated Filer | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 303,303,655 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q1 | ' |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) | 2-May-14 | Jan. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets: | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $166,330 | $505,566 |
Merchandise inventories | 2,605,356 | 2,552,993 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 171,660 | 147,048 |
Total current assets | 2,943,346 | 3,205,607 |
Net property and equipment | 2,079,832 | 2,080,305 |
Goodwill | 4,338,589 | 4,338,589 |
Other intangible assets, net | 1,205,598 | 1,207,645 |
Other assets, net | 34,519 | 35,378 |
Total assets | 10,601,884 | 10,867,524 |
Current liabilities: | ' | ' |
Current portion of long-term obligations | 100,989 | 75,966 |
Accounts payable | 1,222,680 | 1,286,484 |
Accrued expenses and other | 394,827 | 368,578 |
Income taxes payable | 121,277 | 59,148 |
Deferred income taxes | 23,545 | 21,795 |
Total current liabilities | 1,863,318 | 1,811,971 |
Long-term obligations | 3,006,404 | 2,742,788 |
Deferred income taxes | 600,239 | 614,026 |
Other liabilities | 299,696 | 296,546 |
Commitments and contingencies | ' | ' |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' |
Preferred stock | ' | ' |
Common stock | 265,379 | 277,424 |
Additional paid-in capital | 3,016,262 | 3,009,226 |
Retained earnings | 1,560,098 | 2,125,453 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -9,512 | -9,910 |
Total shareholders' equity | 4,832,227 | 5,402,193 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $10,601,884 | $10,867,524 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ' | ' |
Net sales | $4,522,081 | $4,233,733 |
Cost of goods sold | 3,164,335 | 2,938,585 |
Gross profit | 1,357,746 | 1,295,148 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 978,038 | 900,148 |
Operating profit | 379,708 | 395,000 |
Interest expense | 22,267 | 24,516 |
Other (income) expense | ' | 18,871 |
Income before income taxes | 357,441 | 351,613 |
Income tax expense | 135,043 | 131,530 |
Net income | $222,398 | $220,083 |
Earnings per share: | ' | ' |
Basic (in dollars per share) | $0.72 | $0.67 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $0.72 | $0.67 |
Weighted average shares: | ' | ' |
Basic (in shares) | 309,331 | 326,975 |
Diluted (in shares) | 310,295 | 328,132 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ' | ' |
Net income | $222,398 | $220,083 |
Unrealized net gain (loss) on hedged transactions, net of related income tax expense (benefit) of $268 and $(5,628), respectively | 398 | -8,768 |
Comprehensive income | $222,796 | $211,315 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ' | ' |
Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized net gain (loss) on hedged transactions | $268 | ($5,628) |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ' | ' |
Net income | $222,398 | $220,083 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 84,158 | 80,493 |
Deferred income taxes | -18,542 | 7,999 |
Tax benefit of share-based awards | -9,398 | -21,633 |
Loss on debt retirement, net | ' | 18,871 |
Noncash share-based compensation | 8,752 | 5,310 |
Other noncash gains and losses | 224 | 148 |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ' | ' |
Merchandise inventories | -51,536 | -16,411 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | -24,210 | -13,162 |
Accounts payable | -62,361 | -138,227 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 30,932 | 7,709 |
Income taxes | 71,527 | -3,214 |
Other | -484 | -740 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 251,460 | 147,226 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | -84,088 | -149,652 |
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 103 | 75 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | -83,985 | -149,577 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ' | ' |
Issuance of long-term obligations | ' | 2,297,177 |
Repayments of long-term obligations | -1,434 | -2,119,316 |
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities | 431,000 | 494,900 |
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facilities | -141,000 | -608,800 |
Debt issuance costs | ' | -15,938 |
Payments for cash flow hedge related to debt issuance | ' | -13,217 |
Repurchases of common stock | -800,095 | -20,000 |
Other equity transactions, net of employee taxes paid | -4,580 | -19,371 |
Tax benefit of share-based awards | 9,398 | 21,633 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -506,711 | 17,068 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | -339,236 | 14,717 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 505,566 | 140,809 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 166,330 | 155,526 |
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment awaiting processing for payment, included in Accounts payable | $25,639 | $54,162 |
Basis_of_presentation
Basis of presentation | 3 Months Ended |
2-May-14 | |
Basis of presentation | ' |
Basis of presentation | ' |
1. Basis of presentation | |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Dollar General Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Such financial statements consequently do not include all of the disclosures normally required by U.S. GAAP or those normally made in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2014 which has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date. Accordingly, readers of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 for additional information. | |
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday closest to January 31. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to years contained herein pertain to the Company’s fiscal year. The Company’s 2014 fiscal year will be a 52-week accounting period ending on January 30, 2015, and the 2013 fiscal year was a 52-week accounting period that ended on January 31, 2014. | |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Company’s customary accounting practices. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (which are of a normal recurring nature) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position as of May 2, 2014 and results of operations for the 13-week accounting periods ended May 2, 2014 and May 3, 2013, have been made. | |
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. | |
The Company uses the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method of valuing inventory. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is made at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels, sales for the year and the expected rate of inflation or deflation for the year. The interim LIFO calculations are subject to adjustment in the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation. The Company recorded a LIFO provision (benefit) of $0.1 million and $(0.5) million in the respective 13-week periods ended May 2, 2014 and May 3, 2013. In addition, ongoing estimates of inventory shrinkage and initial markups and markdowns are included in the interim cost of goods sold calculation. Because the Company’s business is moderately seasonal, the results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year. | |
In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update which relates to the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The Company’s adoption of this guidance in the first quarter of 2014 did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
Certain financial statement amounts relating to prior periods may have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation where applicable. |
Earnings_per_share
Earnings per share | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
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Earnings per share | ' | |||||||||||||||||
2. Earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share is computed as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | ||||||||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2014 | 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
Net | Shares | Per Share | Net | Shares | Per Share | |||||||||||||
Income | Amount | Income | Amount | |||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 222,398 | 309,331 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 220,083 | 326,975 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
Effect of dilutive share-based awards | 964 | 1,157 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 222,398 | 310,295 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 220,083 | 328,132 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined based on the dilutive effect of share-based awards using the treasury stock method. | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based awards that were outstanding at the end of the respective periods, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of exercising such awards would be antidilutive, were 1.5 million and 1.2 million in the 2014 and 2013 periods, respectively. |
Income_taxes
Income taxes | 3 Months Ended |
2-May-14 | |
Income taxes | ' |
Income taxes | ' |
3. Income taxes | |
Under the accounting standards for income taxes, the asset and liability method is used for computing the future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements or income tax returns. | |
Income tax reserves are determined using the methodology established by accounting standards for income taxes which require companies to assess each income tax position taken using the following two-step approach. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, based upon the technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded for the tax position equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement of the respective tax position. | |
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has previously examined the Company’s 2008 and earlier federal income tax returns. As a result, the 2008 and earlier tax years are not open for further examination by the IRS. The Company has filed an amended federal income tax return requesting a refund of approximately $5.1 million for its 2009 tax year. This amended return is expected to be examined by the IRS. As the statute of limitations has otherwise closed for the 2009 tax year, the IRS’s ability to assess additional income tax for 2009 is limited to the refund requested on the amended income tax return. The IRS, at its discretion, may choose to examine the Company’s 2010 through 2013 fiscal year income tax filings. The Company has various state income tax examinations that are currently in progress. Generally, the Company’s 2010 and later tax years remain open for examination by the various state taxing authorities. | |
As of May 2, 2014, the total reserves for uncertain tax benefits, interest expense related to income taxes and potential income tax penalties were $17.2 million, $1.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for a total of $19.5 million. Of this amount, $0.6 million and $18.9 million are reflected in current liabilities as Accrued expenses and other and in noncurrent Other liabilities, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. | |
The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions may be reduced by approximately $8.8 million in the coming twelve months principally as a result of the effective settlement of uncertain tax positions. As of May 2, 2014, approximately $17.2 million of the reserve for uncertain tax positions would impact the Company’s effective income tax rate if the Company were to recognize the tax benefit for these positions. | |
The effective income tax rate for the 13-week period ended May 2, 2014 was 37.8% compared to a rate of 37.4% for the 13-week period ended May 3, 2013. The 13-week effective income tax rate increased approximately 1.0 percentage point due to the expiration of various federal job credit programs (primarily the Work Opportunity Tax Credit) for eligible employees hired after December 31, 2013. Partially offsetting this tax rate increase were benefits recognized due to the favorable resolution of several state tax examinations. |
Current_and_longterm_obligatio
Current and long-term obligations | 3 Months Ended |
2-May-14 | |
Current and long-term obligations | ' |
Current and long-term obligations | ' |
4. Current and long-term obligations | |
On April 11, 2013, the Company consummated a refinancing pursuant to which it terminated its existing senior secured credit agreements, entered into a new five-year unsecured credit agreement, and issued senior notes due in 2018 and 2023 as discussed in greater detail below. The Company’s senior unsecured credit facilities (the “Facilities”) consist of a $1.0 billion senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term Facility”) and an $850.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”), which provides for the issuance of letters of credit up to $250.0 million. The Term Facility will amortize in quarterly installments of $25.0 million, with the first such payment due on August 1, 2014, and final payment at maturity on April 11, 2018. The Company capitalized $5.9 million of debt issuance costs associated with the Facilities, the amortized balance of which is included in long-term Other assets, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. | |
Under the Revolving Facility as of May 2, 2014, the Company had total outstanding borrowings of $290.0 million, outstanding letters of credit of $26.0 million, and borrowing availability of $534.0 million. Also as of May 2, 2014, the Company had letters of credit totaling $23.0 million which were not issued under the Revolving Facility. | |
In connection with the refinancing discussed above, the Company terminated its senior secured term loan facility and senior secured revolving credit facility. The Company incurred a pretax loss of $18.9 million for the write off of debt issuance costs associated with the termination of its previous credit facilities, which is reflected in Other (income) expense in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the 13-week period ended May 3, 2013. | |
On April 11, 2013, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.875% senior notes due 2018, net of discount of $0.5 million, which mature on April 15, 2018, and issued $900.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% senior notes due 2023, net of discount of $2.4 million, which mature on April 15, 2023. The Company capitalized $10.1 million of debt issuance costs associated with these issuances of senior notes, the amortized balance of which is included in long-term Other assets, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. |
Assets_and_liabilities_measure
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | ' | |||||||||||||
5. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | ||||||||||||||
Fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement. Therefore, a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, fair value accounting standards establish a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy). | ||||||||||||||
In connection with accounting standards for fair value measurement, the Company has made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. The Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivative financial instruments using the income approach fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the Company’s derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. As of May 2, 2014, the Company has assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and has determined that such adjustments are not significant to the derivatives’ valuation. As a result, the Company has classified its derivative valuations, as discussed in detail in Note 6, in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s long-term obligations that are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are valued at cost. The Company does not have any fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 as of May 2, 2014. | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Quoted Prices in | Significant | Significant | Balance at | ||||||||||
Active Markets | Other | Unobservable | May 2, | |||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Inputs | 2014 | |||||||||||
Assets and | Inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Trading securities (a) | $ | 376 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 376 | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Long-term obligations (b) | 3,065,185 | 19,902 | - | 3,085,087 | ||||||||||
Derivative financial instruments (c) | - | 3,773 | - | 3,773 | ||||||||||
Deferred compensation (d) | 22,598 | - | - | 22,598 | ||||||||||
(a) Reflected at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as Prepaid expenses and other current assets. | ||||||||||||||
(b) Reflected at book value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as Current portion of long-term obligations of $100,989 and Long-term obligations of $3,006,404. | ||||||||||||||
(c) Reflected at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as noncurrent Other liabilities. | ||||||||||||||
(d) Reflected at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $1,794 and noncurrent Other liabilities of $20,804. |
Derivatives_and_hedging_activi
Derivatives and hedging activities | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
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Derivatives and hedging activities | ' | |||||||
6. Derivatives and hedging activities | ||||||||
The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. | ||||||||
The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge a certain portion of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply the hedge accounting standards. Changes in the fair value of such derivatives are recorded directly in earnings. | ||||||||
Risk management objective of using derivatives | ||||||||
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined primarily by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s borrowings. | ||||||||
In addition, the Company is exposed to certain risks arising from uncertainties of future market values caused by the fluctuation in the prices of commodities. From time to time the Company may enter into derivative financial instruments to protect against future price changes related to these commodity prices. | ||||||||
Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk | ||||||||
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate changes. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. | ||||||||
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (also referred to as “OCI”) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the 13-week periods ended May 2, 2014 and May 3, 2013, such interest rate swaps were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with variable-rate debt. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the interest rate swaps is recognized directly in earnings. | ||||||||
As of May 2, 2014, the Company had interest rate swaps with a combined notional value of $875.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk. Amounts reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to these derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. | ||||||||
During the 13-week period ended May 3, 2013, the Company entered into U.S. Treasury locks related to its issuance of senior notes due April 15, 2023, as further discussed in Note 4. The settlement of the U.S. Treasury locks resulted in a loss which was deferred to OCI and is being amortized as an increase to interest expense over the period corresponding to the debt’s maturity as the Company accrues or pays interest on the hedged long-term debt. | ||||||||
During the 52-week period following May 2, 2014, the Company estimates that approximately $4.9 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense for its interest rate swaps and U.S. Treasury locks. | ||||||||
All of the amounts reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for the periods presented are related to cash flow hedges. | ||||||||
The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2014 and January 31, 2014: | ||||||||
(in thousands) | May 2, | January 31, | ||||||
2014 | 2014 | |||||||
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | ||||||||
Interest rate swaps classified as noncurrent Other liabilities | $ | 3,773 | $ | 4,109 | ||||
The table below presents the pre-tax effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the 13-week periods ended May 2, 2014 and May 3, 2013: | ||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | ||||||||
(in thousands) | May 2, | May 3, | ||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | ||||||||
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI | $ | 616 | $ | 15,327 | ||||
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense | $ | 1,282 | $ | 931 | ||||
Credit-risk-related contingent features | ||||||||
The Company has agreements with all of its interest rate swap counterparties that contain a provision providing that the Company could be declared in default on its derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to the Company’s default on such indebtedness. | ||||||||
As of May 2, 2014, the fair value of interest rate swaps in a net liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk related to these agreements, was $3.8 million. If the Company had breached any of these provisions at May 2, 2014, it could have been required to post full collateral or settle its obligations under the agreements at an estimated termination value of $3.8 million. As of May 2, 2014, the Company had not breached any of these provisions or posted any collateral related to these agreements. |
Commitments_and_contingencies
Commitments and contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
2-May-14 | |
Commitments and contingencies | ' |
Commitments and contingencies | ' |
7. Commitments and contingencies | |
Legal proceedings | |
On August 7, 2006, a lawsuit entitled Cynthia Richter, et al. v. Dolgencorp, Inc., et al. was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (Case No. 7:06-cv-01537-LSC) (“Richter”) in which the plaintiff alleges that she and other current and former Dollar General store managers were improperly classified as exempt executive employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and seeks to recover overtime pay, liquidated damages, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On August 15, 2006, the Richter plaintiff filed a motion in which she asked the court to certify a nationwide class of current and former store managers. The Company opposed the plaintiff’s motion. On March 23, 2007, the court conditionally certified a nationwide class. On December 2, 2009, notice was mailed to over 28,000 current or former Dollar General store managers. Approximately 3,950 individuals opted into the lawsuit, approximately 1,000 of whom have been dismissed for various reasons, including failure to cooperate in discovery. | |
On April 2, 2012, the Company moved to decertify the class. The plaintiff’s response to that motion was filed on May 9, 2012. | |
On October 22, 2012, the court entered a memorandum opinion granting the Company’s decertification motion. On December 19, 2012, the court entered an order decertifying the matter and stating that a separate order would be entered regarding the opt-in plaintiffs’ rights and plaintiff Cynthia Richter’s individual claims. To date, the court has not entered such an order. | |
The parties agreed to mediate the matter, and the court informally stayed the action pending the results of the mediation. Mediations were conducted in January, April and August 2013. On August 10, 2013, the parties reached a preliminary agreement, which has been formalized and submitted to the court for approval, to resolve the matter for up to $8.5 million. The Company has deemed the settlement probable and recorded such amount as the estimated expense in the second quarter of 2013. | |
The Company believes that its store managers are and have been properly classified as exempt employees under the FLSA and that the Richter action is not appropriate for collective action treatment. The Company has obtained summary judgment in some, although not all, of its pending individual or single-plaintiff store manager exemption cases in which it has filed such a motion. | |
At this time, although probable, it is not certain that the court will approve the settlement. If it does not, and the case proceeds, it is not possible to predict whether Richter ultimately will be permitted to proceed collectively, and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in its defense of the action on the merits or otherwise. Similarly, at this time the Company cannot estimate either the size of any potential class or the value of the claims asserted if this action were to proceed. For these reasons, the Company is unable to estimate any potential loss or range of loss in such a scenario; however, if the Company is not successful in its defense efforts, the resolution of Richter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
On April 9, 2012, the Company was served with a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia entitled Jonathan Marcum, et al. v. Dolgencorp. Inc. (Civil Action No. 3:12-cv-00108-JRS) in which the plaintiffs, one of whose conditional offer of employment was rescinded, allege that certain of the Company’s background check procedures violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). Plaintiff Marcum also alleges defamation. According to the complaint and subsequently filed first and second amended complaints, the plaintiffs seek to represent a putative class of applicants in connection with their FCRA claims. The Company responded to the complaint and each of the amended complaints. The plaintiffs’ certification motion was due to be filed on or before April 5, 2013; however, plaintiffs asked the court to stay all deadlines in light of the parties’ ongoing settlement discussions (as more fully described below). On November 12, 2013, the court entered an order lifting the stay but has not issued a new scheduling order in light of the parties’ preliminary agreement to resolve the matter. | |
The parties have engaged in formal settlement discussions on three occasions, once in January 2013 with a private mediator, and again in March 2013 and July 2013 with a federal magistrate. On February 18, 2014, the parties reached a preliminary agreement to resolve the matter for up to $4.08 million, which must be submitted to and approved by the court. | |
The Company’s Employment Practices Liability Insurance (“EPLI”) carrier has been placed on notice of this matter and participated in both the formal and informal settlement discussions. The EPLI policy covering this matter has a $2 million self-insured retention. Because the Company believes that it is likely to expend the balance of its self-insured retention in settlement of this litigation or otherwise, it accrued $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, an amount that is immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
At this time, although probable, it is not certain that the court will approve the settlement. If the court does not approve the settlement and the case proceeds, it is not possible to predict whether Marcum ultimately will be permitted to proceed as a class action under the FCRA, and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in its defense on the merits or otherwise. At this stage in the proceedings, the Company cannot estimate either the size of any potential class or the value of the claims asserted by the plaintiffs. | |
In September 2011, the Chicago Regional Office of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or “Commission”) notified the Company of a cause finding related to the Company’s criminal background check policy. The cause finding alleges that the Company’s criminal background check policy, which excludes from employment individuals with certain criminal convictions for specified periods, has a disparate impact on African-American candidates and employees in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (“Title VII”). | |
The Company and the EEOC engaged in the statutorily required conciliation process, and despite the Company’s good faith efforts to resolve the matter, the Commission notified the Company on July 26, 2012 of its view that conciliation had failed. | |
On June 11, 2013, the EEOC filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois entitled Equal Opportunity Commission v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General (Case No. 1:13-cv-04307) in which the Commission alleges that the Company’s criminal background check policy has a disparate impact on “Black Applicants” in violation of Title VII and seeks to recover monetary damages and injunctive relief on behalf of a class of “Black Applicants.” The Company filed its answer to the complaint on August 9, 2013. | |
On January 29, 2014, the court entered an order, which, among other things, bifurcates the issues of liability and damages during discovery and at trial. Under this order, fact discovery relating to liability is to be completed by September 15, 2014. A status conference is scheduled for June 5, 2014. | |
The Company believes that its criminal background check process is both lawful and necessary to a safe environment for its employees and customers and the protection of its assets and shareholders’ investments. The Company also does not believe that this matter is amenable to class or similar treatment. However, at this time, it is not possible to predict whether the action will ultimately be permitted to proceed as a class or in a similar fashion or the size of any putative class. Likewise, at this time, it is not possible to estimate the value of the claims asserted, and, therefore, the Company cannot estimate the potential exposure or range of potential loss. If the matter were to proceed successfully as a class or similar action or the Company is unsuccessful in its defense efforts as to the merits of the action, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
On May 23, 2013, a lawsuit entitled Juan Varela v. Dolgen California and Does 1 through 50 (Case No. RIC 1306158) (“Varela”) was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Riverside in which the plaintiff alleges that he and other “key carriers” were not provided with meal and rest periods in violation of California law and seeks to recover alleged unpaid wages, injunctive relief, consequential damages, pre-judgment interest, statutory penalties and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Varela plaintiff seeks to represent a putative class of California “key carriers” as to these claims. The Varela plaintiff also asserts a claim for unfair business practices and seeks to proceed under California’s Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). | |
The Company removed the action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California (Case No. 5:13-cv-01172VAP-SP) on July 1, 2013, and filed its answer to the complaint on July 1, 2013. On July 30, 2013, the plaintiff moved to remand the action to state court. The Company’s response to that motion was filed on August 19, 2013. | |
On September 13, 2013, the court granted plaintiff’s motion and remanded the case. The Company filed a petition for permission to appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on September 23, 2013. Although the petition for permission to appeal remains pending, based on the Ninth Circuit’s denial of a similar petition filed by the Company in the Main matter and as more fully discussed below, the Company has filed a petition for coordination of those matters. A status conference has been scheduled by the Superior Court for July 23, 2014. | |
Similarly, on June 6, 2013, a lawsuit entitled Victoria Lee Dinger Main v. Dolgen California, LLC and Does 1 through 100 (Case No. 34-2013-00146129) (“Main”) was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Sacramento. The Main plaintiff alleges that she and other “key carriers” were not provided with meal and rest periods, accurate wage statements and appropriate pay upon termination in violation of California wage and hour laws and seeks to recover alleged unpaid wages, declaratory relief, restitution, statutory penalties and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Main plaintiff seeks to represent a putative class of California “key carriers” as to these claims. The Main plaintiff also asserts a claim for unfair business practices and seeks to proceed under the PAGA. | |
The Company removed this action to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (Case No. 2:13-cv-01637-MCE-KJN) on August 7, 2013, and filed its answer to the complaint on August 6, 2013. On August 29, 2013, the plaintiff moved to remand the action to state court. The Company’s response to that motion was filed on September 19, 2013. On October 28, 2013, the court granted plaintiff’s motion and remanded the case. The Company filed a petition for permission to appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on November 7, 2013. The plaintiff filed its opposition brief on November 15, 2013. The Ninth Circuit denied the petition for permission to appeal on April 10, 2014. | |
On February 6, 2014, the Superior Court referred the matter to the trial setting process and ordered the parties to confer and agree upon a date for trial and a mandatory settlement conference. The parties are to advise the court of the date agreed upon for a trial and settlement conference no later than January 30, 2015. If the parties are unable to agree upon a date by such time, the court will assign the next available dates. | |
On April 28, 2014, the Company filed a petition for coordination of the Main and Varela matters. As no hearing date has been scheduled, no deadline currently exists for either plaintiff’s response to the petition for coordination. | |
The Company believes that its policies and practices comply with California law and that the Varela and Main actions are not appropriate for class or similar treatment. The Company intends to vigorously defend these actions; however, at this time, it is not possible to predict whether the Varela or Main action ultimately will be permitted to proceed as a class, and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in its defense of either action on the merits or otherwise. Similarly, at this time the Company cannot estimate either the size of any potential class or the value of the claims asserted in the Varela and Main actions. For these reasons, the Company is unable to estimate any potential loss or range of loss in either matter; however, if the Company is not successful in its defense efforts, the resolution of either action could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
On May 31, 2013, a lawsuit entitled Judith Wass v. Dolgen Corp, LLC (Case No. 13PO-CC00039) (“Wass”) was filed in the Circuit Court of Polk County, Missouri. The Wass plaintiff seeks to proceed collectively on behalf of a nationwide class of similarly situated non-exempt store employees who allegedly were not properly paid for certain breaks in violation of the FLSA. The Wass plaintiff seeks back wages (including overtime), injunctive and declaratory relief, liquidated damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. | |
On July 11, 2013, the Company removed this action to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Case No. 6:113-cv-03267-JFM). The Company filed its answer on July 18, 2013. | |
On March 28, 2014, the Wass plaintiff moved for conditional certification of her FLSA claims. Shortly thereafter, on April 3, 2014, the plaintiff moved the court for permission to conduct additional limited discovery and to file a supplemental brief in support of her motion for conditional certification. By agreement of the parties, the court permitted the limited discovery and ordered that the plaintiff file any supplemental brief by June 15, 2014, or within 15 days from the last deposition of Company’s corporate representatives. The Company’s response to plaintiff’s motion for conditional certification and any supplemental briefing is due 30 days thereafter. | |
Similarly, on July 2, 2013, a lawsuit entitled Rachel Buttry and Jennifer Peters v. Dollar General Corp. (Case No. 3:13-cv-00652) (“Buttry”) was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The Buttry plaintiffs seek to proceed on a nationwide collective basis under the FLSA and as a statewide class under Tennessee law on behalf of non-exempt store employees who allegedly were not properly paid for certain breaks. The Buttry plaintiffs seek back wages (including overtime), injunctive and declaratory relief, liquidated damages, compensatory and economic damages, “consequential” and “incidental” damages, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. | |
The Company filed its answer on August 7, 2013. The plaintiffs filed their motion for conditional certification of their FLSA claims on December 5, 2013, to which the Company responded on February 3, 2014. On April 4, 2014, the court denied plaintiffs’ certification motion. Plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration or in the alternative for permission to seek interlocutory appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on April 18, 2014. The court denied the plaintiffs’ motion on April 24, 2014. | |
The Buttry plaintiffs’ motion for certification of their statewide claims is due to be filed on or before September 22, 2014. The court has set this matter for trial on February 17, 2015. | |
On March 19, 2014, a lawsuit entitled Danielle Harsey v. Dolgencorp, LLC (Case No. 5:14-cv-00168-WTH-PRL) (“Harsey”) was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The Harsey plaintiff seeks to proceed on a nationwide collective basis under the FLSA and as a statewide class under the Florida Minimum Wage Act on behalf of all similarly situated non-exempt store employees who allegedly were not paid for all hours worked. The Harsey plaintiff seeks back wages (including overtime), liquidated damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Company filed its answer on May 7, 2014. | |
The Company believes that its wage and hour policies and practices comply with both the FLSA and state law, including Tennessee and Florida law, and that the Wass, Buttry and Harsey actions are not appropriate for collective or class treatment. The Company intends to vigorously defend these actions; however, at this time, it is not possible to predict whether the Wass, Buttry or Harsey action ultimately will be permitted to proceed collectively or as a class, and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in its defense of these actions on the merits or otherwise. Similarly, at this time the Company cannot estimate either the size of any potential class or the value of the claims asserted in the Wass, Buttry and/or Harsey actions. For these reasons, the Company is unable to estimate any potential loss or range of loss in these matters; however, if the Company is not successful in its defense efforts, the resolution of any of these actions could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
On September 16, 2013, a lawsuit entitled Lisa Kocmich v. DolgenCorp, LLC (Case No. 2013CA005841AX) (“Kocmich”) was filed in the Circuit Court of Manatee County, Florida. The Kocmich plaintiff seeks to proceed on a nationwide collective basis under the FLSA on behalf of all similarly situated non-exempt store employees who allegedly were not paid for all hours worked (including overtime) as required by the FLSA. The Kocmich plaintiff seeks back wages, liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. | |
The Company removed this matter to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Case No. 8:13-cv-02705-RAL-MAP) on October 21, 2013. The Company filed its answer on November 4, 2013. | |
The parties have reached an agreement to resolve the Kocmich matter for an amount that is immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
On May 20, 2011, a lawsuit entitled Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., et al. v. Dolgencorp, LLC was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No. 9:11-cv-80601-DMM) (“Winn-Dixie”) in which the plaintiffs allege that the sale of food and other items in approximately 55 of the Company’s stores, each of which allegedly is or was at some time co-located in a shopping center with one of plaintiffs’ stores, violates restrictive covenants that plaintiffs contend are binding on the occupants of the shopping centers. Plaintiffs sought damages and an injunction limiting the sale of food and other items in those stores. Although plaintiffs did not make a demand for any specific amount of damages, documents prepared and produced by plaintiffs during discovery suggested that plaintiffs would seek as much as $47 million although the court limited their ability to prove such damages. The case was consolidated with similar cases against Big Lots and Dollar Tree. The court issued an order on August 10, 2012 in which it (i) dismissed all claims for damages, (ii) dismissed claims for injunctive relief for all but four stores, and (iii) directed the Company to report to the court on its compliance with restrictive covenants at the four stores for which it did not dismiss the claims for injunctive relief. The Company believes that compliance with the August 2012 ruling will have no material adverse effect on the Company or its consolidated financial statements. | |
On August 28, 2012, the Winn-Dixie plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (Docket No. 12-14527-B). Oral argument was conducted on January 16, 2014, and the appellate court rendered its decision on March 5, 2014, affirming in part and reversing in part the trial court’s decision. Specifically, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of plaintiffs’ claim for monetary damages but reversed the trial court’s decision denying injunctive relief as to thirteen additional stores and remanded for further proceedings. On March 26, 2014, the plaintiffs moved the appellate court for rehearing. This motion was denied on May 2, 2014. | |
At this time, the Company is unable to predict whether the trial court will enter an injunction as to any of the additional stores at issue; however, the Company does not believe that such an injunction, even if entered as to each remaining additional store at issue, would have a material adverse effect on the Company or its consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
The Company also is unable to predict whether the plaintiffs will seek further appellate review of the trial court’s dismissal of plaintiffs’ claim for damages. If plaintiffs were to obtain further appellate review, and the Company were unsuccessful in its defense of such appeal, the outcome could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as a whole. | |
From time to time, the Company is a party to various other legal actions involving claims incidental to the conduct of its business, including actions by employees, consumers, suppliers, government agencies, or others through private actions, class actions, administrative proceedings, regulatory actions or other litigation, including without limitation under federal and state employment laws and wage and hour laws. The Company believes, based upon information currently available, that such other litigation and claims, both individually and in the aggregate, will be resolved without a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements as a whole. However, litigation involves an element of uncertainty. Future developments could cause these actions or claims to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows, or financial position. In addition, certain of these lawsuits, if decided adversely to the Company or settled by the Company, may result in liability material to the Company’s financial position or may negatively affect operating results if changes to the Company’s business operation are required. |
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8. Segment reporting | |||||||
The Company manages its business on the basis of one reportable segment. As of May 2, 2014, all of the Company’s operations were located within the United States with the exception of a Hong Kong subsidiary and a liaison office in India, the collective assets and revenues of which are not material. The following net sales data is presented in accordance with accounting standards related to disclosures about segments of an enterprise. | |||||||
13 Weeks Ended | |||||||
(in thousands) | May 2, | May 3, | |||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||
Classes of similar products: | |||||||
Consumables | $ | 3,445,465 | $ | 3,194,906 | |||
Seasonal | 541,432 | 529,281 | |||||
Home products | 283,597 | 265,811 | |||||
Apparel | 251,587 | 243,735 | |||||
Net sales | $ | 4,522,081 | $ | 4,233,733 | |||
Common_stock_transactions
Common stock transactions | 3 Months Ended |
2-May-14 | |
Common stock transactions | ' |
Common stock transactions | ' |
9. Common stock transactions | |
On August 29, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program, which was increased on March 19, 2013 and again on December 4, 2013. As of May 2, 2014, a total of $2.0 billion had been authorized under the program and $223.4 million remained available for repurchase. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date and allows repurchases from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and number of shares purchased depends on a variety of factors, such as price, market conditions, compliance with the covenants and restrictions under our debt agreements and other factors. Repurchases under the program may be funded from available cash or borrowings under the Company’s credit facilities discussed in further detail in Note 4. | |
Pursuant to its common stock repurchase program, during the 13-week periods ended May 2, 2014, and May 3, 2013, the Company repurchased in the open market approximately 14.1 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of $800.1 million, and approximately 0.4 million shares at a total cost of $20.0 million, respectively. |
Earnings_per_share_Tables
Earnings per share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
2-May-14 | ||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of computation of earnings per share | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share is computed as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | ||||||||||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended May 2, 2014 | 13 Weeks Ended May 3, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
Net | Shares | Per Share | Net | Shares | Per Share | |||||||||||||
Income | Amount | Income | Amount | |||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 222,398 | 309,331 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 220,083 | 326,975 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
Effect of dilutive share-based awards | 964 | 1,157 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 222,398 | 310,295 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 220,083 | 328,132 | $ | 0.67 |
Assets_and_liabilities_measure1
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
2-May-14 | ||||||||||||||
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | ' | |||||||||||||
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value | ' | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Quoted Prices in | Significant | Significant | Balance at | ||||||||||
Active Markets | Other | Unobservable | May 2, | |||||||||||
for Identical | Observable | Inputs | 2014 | |||||||||||
Assets and | Inputs | (Level 3) | ||||||||||||
Liabilities | (Level 2) | |||||||||||||
(Level 1) | ||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Trading securities (a) | $ | 376 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 376 | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Long-term obligations (b) | 3,065,185 | 19,902 | - | 3,085,087 | ||||||||||
Derivative financial instruments (c) | - | 3,773 | - | 3,773 | ||||||||||
Deferred compensation (d) | 22,598 | - | - | 22,598 | ||||||||||
(a) Reflected at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as Prepaid expenses and other current assets. | ||||||||||||||
(b) Reflected at book value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as Current portion of long-term obligations of $100,989 and Long-term obligations of $3,006,404. | ||||||||||||||
(c) Reflected at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as noncurrent Other liabilities. | ||||||||||||||
(d) Reflected at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as Accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $1,794 and noncurrent Other liabilities of $20,804. |
Derivatives_and_hedging_activi1
Derivatives and hedging activities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
2-May-14 | ||||||||
Derivatives and hedging activities | ' | |||||||
Schedule of fair value of derivative financial instruments as well as their classification in the condensed consolidated balance sheets | ' | |||||||
(in thousands) | May 2, | January 31, | ||||||
2014 | 2014 | |||||||
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | ||||||||
Interest rate swaps classified as noncurrent Other liabilities | $ | 3,773 | $ | 4,109 | ||||
Schedule of the pre-tax effect of derivative financial instruments as reflected in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income | ' | |||||||
13 Weeks Ended | ||||||||
(in thousands) | May 2, | May 3, | ||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | ||||||||
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI | $ | 616 | $ | 15,327 | ||||
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense | $ | 1,282 | $ | 931 |
Segment_reporting_Tables
Segment reporting (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||
2-May-14 | |||||||
Segment reporting | ' | ||||||
Schedule of net sales grouped by classes of similar products | ' | ||||||
13 Weeks Ended | |||||||
(in thousands) | May 2, | May 3, | |||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||
Classes of similar products: | |||||||
Consumables | $ | 3,445,465 | $ | 3,194,906 | |||
Seasonal | 541,432 | 529,281 | |||||
Home products | 283,597 | 265,811 | |||||
Apparel | 251,587 | 243,735 | |||||
Net sales | $ | 4,522,081 | $ | 4,233,733 | |||
Basis_of_presentation_Details
Basis of presentation (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 | Jan. 30, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2014 |
WK | WK | |||
Basis of presentation | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fiscal year, number of weeks | ' | ' | 52 | 52 |
LIFO provision (benefit) | $0.10 | ($0.50) | ' | ' |
Earnings_per_share_Details
Earnings per share (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
Net Income | ' | ' |
Basic earnings | $222,398 | $220,083 |
Diluted Earnings | $222,398 | $220,083 |
Shares | ' | ' |
Shares outstanding, basic | 309,331,000 | 326,975,000 |
Effect of dilutive share-based awards | 964,000 | 1,157,000 |
Shares outstanding, diluted | 310,295,000 | 328,132,000 |
Per Share Amount | ' | ' |
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $0.72 | $0.67 |
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) | $0.72 | $0.67 |
Share-based awards outstanding excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share | 1,500,000 | 1,200,000 |
Income_taxes_Details
Income taxes (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
Income taxes | ' | ' |
Amended Tax Return Liability Refund Adjustment | $5.10 | ' |
Reserves for uncertain tax benefits | 17.2 | ' |
Interest accrued related to uncertain tax benefits | 1.9 | ' |
Potential penalties accrued related to uncertain tax benefits | 0.4 | ' |
Aggregate reserve for uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties | 19.5 | ' |
Reserves for uncertain tax benefits included in current liabilities as Accrued expenses and other | 0.6 | ' |
Reserves for uncertain tax benefits included in noncurrent Other liabilities | 18.9 | ' |
Reserve for uncertain tax positions for which a reduction is reasonably possible in the next twelve months | 8.8 | ' |
Reserve for uncertain tax positions that would impact effective tax rate if recognized | $17.20 | ' |
Effective income tax rates (as a percent) | 37.80% | 37.40% |
Increase in effective income tax rate (as a percent) | 1.00% | ' |
Current_and_longterm_obligatio1
Current and long-term obligations (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||
3-May-13 | Apr. 11, 2013 | Aug. 01, 2014 | Apr. 11, 2013 | 2-May-14 | Apr. 11, 2013 | 2-May-14 | Apr. 11, 2013 | 3-May-13 | Apr. 11, 2013 | Apr. 11, 2013 | Apr. 11, 2013 | 2-May-14 | |
Senior unsecured credit facilities, maturity April 11, 2018 | Senior unsecured credit facility, maturity April 11, 2018, Term Facility | Senior unsecured credit facility, maturity April 11, 2018, Term Facility | Senior unsecured credit facility, maturity April 11, 2018, Revolving Facility | Senior unsecured credit facility, maturity April 11, 2018, Revolving Facility | Senior unsecured credit facility, maturity April 11, 2018, Revolving Facility | Senior unsecured credit facility, maturity April 11, 2018, Revolving Facility | Previous Senior Secured Credit Facilities | 1.875% Senior Notes due April 15, 2018 | 3.25% Senior Notes due April 15, 2023 | 2018 and 2023 Senior Notes | Other letters of credit | ||
Letters of credit | Letters of credit | ||||||||||||
Current and long-term obligations | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Credit agreement term | ' | '5 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amount borrowed | ' | ' | ' | $1,000,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $400,000,000 | $900,000,000 | ' | ' |
Maximum financing under credit agreements | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 850,000,000 | ' | 250,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amount of quarterly installments beginning August 1, 2014 | ' | ' | 25,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt issue cost capitalized | ' | 5,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10,100,000 | ' |
Amount of outstanding borrowings | ' | ' | ' | ' | 290,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Letters of credit outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 26,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 23,000,000 |
Borrowing availability under credit facility | ' | ' | ' | ' | 534,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Loss on debt retirement, net | 18,871,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 18,900,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Discount on debt issuance | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $500,000 | $2,400,000 | ' | ' |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.88% | 3.25% | ' | ' |
Assets_and_liabilities_measure2
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value (Details) (USD $) | 2-May-14 | Jan. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Reported amount | Current portion of long-term debt obligations | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Long-term obligations | $100,989 | ' |
Reported amount | Long-term obligations | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Long-term obligations | 3,006,404 | ' |
Reported amount | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Deferred compensation | 1,794 | ' |
Reported amount | Noncurrent Other liabilities | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Deferred compensation | 20,804 | ' |
Noncurrent Other liabilities | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Derivative financial instruments | 3,773 | 4,109 |
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities (Level 1) | ' | ' |
Assets: | ' | ' |
Trading securities | 376 | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Long-term obligations | 3,065,185 | ' |
Deferred compensation | 22,598 | ' |
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Long-term obligations | 19,902 | ' |
Derivative financial instruments | 3,773 | ' |
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Balance at the end of the period | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Long-term obligations | 3,085,087 | ' |
Deferred compensation | 22,598 | ' |
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Balance at the end of the period | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ' | ' |
Assets: | ' | ' |
Trading securities | 376 | ' |
Fair value measurements on recurring basis | Balance at the end of the period | Noncurrent Other liabilities | ' | ' |
Liabilities: | ' | ' |
Derivative financial instruments | $3,773 | ' |
Derivatives_and_hedging_activi2
Derivatives and hedging activities (Details) (USD $) | 2-May-14 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk | ' |
Estimated amount to be reclassified during the next 52 week period | $4.90 |
Interest rate swaps | Cash flow hedge | ' |
Cash flow hedges of interest rate risk | ' |
Combined notional value | $875 |
Derivatives_and_hedging_activi3
Derivatives and hedging activities (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
2-May-14 | 3-May-13 | 2-May-14 | Jan. 31, 2014 | |
Noncurrent Other liabilities | Noncurrent Other liabilities | |||
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Derivative financial instruments | ' | ' | $3,773,000 | $4,109,000 |
Pre-tax effect of derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives recognized in OCI | 616,000 | 15,327,000 | ' | ' |
Loss related to effective portion of derivatives reclassified from Accumulated OCI to Interest expense | 1,282,000 | 931,000 | ' | ' |
Credit-risk-related contingent features | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair value of interest rate swaps in a net liability position | 3,800,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Collateral or assets required to settle interest rate swap obligations, estimated termination value | $3,800,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Commitments_and_contingencies_
Commitments and contingencies (Details) (Pending litigation, USD $) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | |||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 01, 2010 | Aug. 02, 2013 | Aug. 10, 2013 | Mar. 05, 2014 | Aug. 10, 2012 | 27-May-11 | 2-May-14 | Feb. 01, 2013 | Feb. 18, 2014 | Apr. 09, 2012 | 2-May-14 |
Cynthia Richter, et al. v. Dolgencorp, Inc ("Richter") | Cynthia Richter, et al. v. Dolgencorp, Inc ("Richter") | Cynthia Richter, et al. v. Dolgencorp, Inc ("Richter") | Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., et al. v. Dolgencorp, LLC | Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., et al. v. Dolgencorp, LLC | Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., et al. v. Dolgencorp, LLC | Jonathan Marcum v. Dolgencorp. Inc. | Jonathan Marcum v. Dolgencorp. Inc. | Jonathan Marcum v. Dolgencorp. Inc. | Jonathan Marcum v. Dolgencorp. Inc. | Judith Wass v. Dolgen Corp, LLC (Wass) | |
person | item | item | item | item | person | ||||||
Legal proceedings | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum number of current or former Dollar General store managers to whom notice was mailed | 28,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Approximate number of persons who opted into the lawsuit | 3,950 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Approximate number of opt-in plaintiffs dismissed | 1,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Self insured retention under Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $2 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amount accrued for loss contingency | ' | 8.5 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1.8 | ' | ' | ' |
Number of days within which supplemental brief can be filed by the plaintiff from the last deposition of the company's corporate representatives | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '15 days |
Number of days within which the company can file response to plaintiff's motion for conditional certification and any supplemental briefing | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '30 days |
Number of Plaintiffs whose conditional offer of employment was rescinded | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1 | ' |
Approximate number of stores co-located with one of the plaintiffs' stores | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 55 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Expected amount sought by plaintiffs | ' | ' | $8.50 | ' | ' | $47 | ' | ' | $4.08 | ' | ' |
Number of stores for which the court did not dismiss the claims for injunctive relief | ' | ' | ' | 13 | 4 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of formal settlement discussions | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment_reporting_Details
Segment reporting (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 |
segment | segment | |
Segment reporting | ' | ' |
Number of reportable segments | 1 | 1 |
Net sales data for classes of similar products | ' | ' |
Net sales | $4,522,081 | $4,233,733 |
Consumables | ' | ' |
Net sales data for classes of similar products | ' | ' |
Net sales | 3,445,465 | 3,194,906 |
Seasonal | ' | ' |
Net sales data for classes of similar products | ' | ' |
Net sales | 541,432 | 529,281 |
Home products | ' | ' |
Net sales data for classes of similar products | ' | ' |
Net sales | 283,597 | 265,811 |
Apparel | ' | ' |
Net sales data for classes of similar products | ' | ' |
Net sales | $251,587 | $243,735 |
Common_stock_transactions_Deta
Common stock transactions (Details) (Common Stock, Pursuant to Authorized Repurchase Program, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 20 Months Ended | |
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified | 2-May-14 | 3-May-13 | 2-May-14 |
Common Stock | Pursuant to Authorized Repurchase Program | ' | ' | ' |
Common stock transactions | ' | ' | ' |
Common stock repurchase authorization | ' | ' | $2,000,000,000 |
Remaining authorization available under the common stock repurchase program | 223,400,000 | ' | ' |
Shares acquired under share repurchase program | 14.1 | 0.4 | ' |
Aggregate purchase price | $800,100,000 | $20,000,000 | ' |