29534--3/29/2007--DOLLAR_GENERAL

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Some of the statements in our reports are not statements of historical fact; instead, they are what are known as forward-looking statements that may or may not come to fruition. We caution readers to evaluate all forward-looking information in the context of these risks and uncertainties and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made in this document which speak only as of the document s date. We have no obligation, and do not intend, to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We advise you, however, to consult any further disclosures we may make on related subjects in the documents we file with or furnish to the SEC or in our other public disclosures. General economic factors may adversely affect our financial performance. Our plans depend significantly on initiatives designed to improve the efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of our operations, and failure to achieve or sustain these plans could affect our performance adversely. Because our business is moderately seasonal, with the highest portion of sales occurring during the fourth quarter, adverse events during the fourth quarter could materially affect our financial statements as a whole . We face intense competition that could limit our growth opportunities and reduce our profitability Natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, pandemic outbreaks, boycotts and geo-political events could adversely affect our financial performance. Risks associated with the domestic and foreign suppliers from whom our products are sourced could adversely affect our financial performance. We are dependent on attracting and retaining qualified employees while also controlling labor costs. Our planned future growth will be impeded, which would adversely affect sales, if we cannot open new stores on schedule or if we close a number of stores materially in excess of anticipated levels. We are dependent upon the smooth functioning of our distribution network, the capacity of our DCs, and the timely receipt of inventory . The efficient operation of our business is heavily dependent upon our information systems . We are subject to governmental regulations, procedures and requirements. A significant change in, or noncompliance with, these regulations could have a material adverse effect on profitability. Our current insurance program may expose us to unexpected costs and negatively affect our profitably. Litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our credit facility and other debt instruments place financial and other restrictions on us. Our profitability could decline if we substantially exceed our anticipated borrowings under our amended credit facility. Our annual and quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly and could fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors due to a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, resulting in a decline in the price of our securities. Failure to complete the proposed merger could adversely affect us. Provisions in our charter, Tennessee law and our shareholder rights plan may discourage potential acquirors of our company, which could adversely affect the value of our securities.

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