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June 2, 2016 S-4/A

Dollar Tree S-4/A

S-4/A 1 a2228835zs-4a.htm S-4/A Use these links to rapidly review the document Table of Contents Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2016 Registration No. 333-211142 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Dollar Tree, Inc. (Exact name of

May 5, 2016 CORRESP

Dollar Tree ESP

DOLLAR TREE, INC. 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 May 5, 2016 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549-7010 RE: Dollar Tree, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 Filed May 5, 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the above referenced Registration Statement on Form S-4, as may be amen

July 1, 2015 10-Q

FDO / 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ý Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended May 30, 2015 Or ¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File Number: 1-6807 FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as spe

March 5, 2015 SC 13D/A

FDO / / Levine Howard R - AMENDMENT NO.7 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No.7 to Schedule 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A [Rule 13d-101] (Amendment No. 7) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDEMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 3070017 (CUSIP Number) Howard

March 2, 2015 SC 13D/A

FDO / / Levine Howard R - AMENDMENT NO.6 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No.6 to Schedule 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A [Rule 13d-101] INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 6) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 3070017 (CUSIP Number) Howard R

February 25, 2015 EX-99.1

Recent Financial Performance of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Recent Financial Performance of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. As used herein, except where otherwise specified or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Family Dollar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries and the term “Acquisition” refers to Dollar Tree, Inc.’s pending acqui

February 25, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K 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): February 25, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

FDO / / PAULSON & CO. INC. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 formsc13ga-family.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check t

February 17, 2015 SC 13G/A

FDO / / BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ - NONE Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 doc1.htm NONE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 01)* FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

February 11, 2015 SC 13G/A

FDO / / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

familydollarstoresinc.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4 )* Name of issuer: Family Dollar Stores Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 307000109 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2014 Check the appro

February 11, 2015 SC 13G/A

FDO / / HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* Family Dollar Stores (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2014 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

February 2, 2015 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - SCHEDULE 14D9/A

Schedule 14D9/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 30, 2015 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $

January 30, 2015 SC 13D/A

FDO / / Levine Howard R - AMENDMENT NO.5 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No.5 to Schedule 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A [Rule 13d-101] (Amendment No. 5) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDEMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 3070017 (CUSIP Number) Howard

January 28, 2015 SC 13D/A

FDO / / Levine Howard R - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

Schedule 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A [Rule 13d-101] (Amendment No. 4) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDEMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 3070017 (CUSIP Number) Howard R. Levine P.O. B

January 27, 2015 SC 13D/A

FDO / / TRIAN FUND MANAGEMENT, L.P. Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Family dollar stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) Brian L. Schorr, Esq. Chief Legal Officer Trian Fund Management, L.P. 280 Park Avenue, 41st Floor New York, New York 10017 T

January 26, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): January 26, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 26, 2015 EX-99.1

Excerpts from Preliminary Financing Materials of Dollar Tree, Inc.

Excerpts from Preliminary Financing Materials dated Jan. 26, 2015 Exhibit 99.1 Excerpts from Preliminary Financing Materials of Dollar Tree, Inc. As used in these excerpts, except where otherwise specified or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Family Dollar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsid

January 26, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 22, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 26, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 26, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 26, 2015 8-K

Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 d858479d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): January 22, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

January 26, 2015 EX-99.1

Excerpts from Preliminary Financing Materials of Dollar Tree, Inc.

Excerpts from Preliminary Financing Materials dated Jan. 26, 2015 Exhibit 99.1 Excerpts from Preliminary Financing Materials of Dollar Tree, Inc. As used in these excerpts, except where otherwise specified or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “Family Dollar,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsid

January 22, 2015 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS APPROVE DOLLAR TREE MERGER

Press Release of Family Dollar Stores, Inc., dated January 22, 2015 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS APPROVE DOLLAR TREE MERGER MATTHEWS, NC, January 22, 2015 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today announced that, based on a preliminary count of the votes cast at the Company’s Special

January 22, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 22, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 22, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): January 22, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 22, 2015 SC 13D/A

FDO / / TRIAN FUND MANAGEMENT, L.P. - FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. - AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 amend6.htm FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. - AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO SCHEDULE 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) Brian L. Schorr, Esq. Chief Legal Officer

January 22, 2015 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS APPROVE DOLLAR TREE MERGER

Press Release of Family Dollar Stores, Inc., dated January 22, 2015 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS APPROVE DOLLAR TREE MERGER MATTHEWS, NC, January 22, 2015 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today announced that, based on a preliminary count of the votes cast at the Company’s Special

January 20, 2015 8-K

Other Events

Form 8-K 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): January 19, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 20, 2015 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - SC 14D9/A

SC 14D9/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

January 20, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 19, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 15, 2015 EX-99.1

PROXY ADVISORY FIRM GLASS LEWIS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PROXY ADVISORY FIRM GLASS LEWIS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE MATTHEWS, N.C. – January 14, 2015 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”), a leading independent proxy

January 15, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): January 14, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 15, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 14, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 15, 2015 EX-99.1

PROXY ADVISORY FIRM GLASS LEWIS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PROXY ADVISORY FIRM GLASS LEWIS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE MATTHEWS, N.C. – January 14, 2015 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that Glass Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”), a leading independent proxy

January 15, 2015 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

January 14, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 14, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 14, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): January 14, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 14, 2015 EX-99.1

LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRM ISS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRM ISS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE MATTHEWS, N.C. – January 14, 2015 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), a leading independ

January 14, 2015 EX-99.1

LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRM ISS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRM ISS RECOMMENDS FAMILY DOLLAR STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” MERGER WITH DOLLAR TREE MATTHEWS, N.C. – January 14, 2015 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), a leading independ

January 13, 2015 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO SC 14D-9

Amendment No. 8 to SC 14D-9 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Person Filing Statement) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 30700010

January 12, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 12, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 12, 2015 EX-99.2

Transparency on New FTC Feedback

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 January 12, 2015 Dear Fellow Stockholders: I write to provide you with this important update on our Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the proposed merger with Dollar Tree. Transparency on New FTC Feedback Family Dollar is in the unique position of receiving feedback from the FTC staff on the progress of the FTC’s reviews of both the Dollar General proposal and the Dol

January 12, 2015 EX-99.1

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 Tel 757-321-5000 Fax 757-321-5292 www.dollartree.com

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 January 9, 2015 Dear Howard, We are very much looking forward to Family Dollar becoming a part of the Dollar Tree family in the near future and appreciate all of your and your team’s dedication and hard work to try to maintain your company’s business under very trying circumstances. We have been hearing that some of your shareholders, mostly arbitrageurs and hedge funds with n

January 12, 2015 EX-99.1

Dollar Tree REPORTS PROGRESS ON FTC’S REVIEW OF ITS PENDING ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR

Exhibit 99.1 Dollar Tree REPORTS PROGRESS ON FTC’S REVIEW OF ITS PENDING ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR • Expects Agreement with Federal Trade Commission Staff on Number of Divestitures by End of January 2015 • Expects to Complete Financing for the Merger in February 2015 CHESAPEAKE, VA - January 12, 2015 - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation's leading operator of discount variety stores se

January 12, 2015 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS Family Dollar Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Stockholders Vote ‘FOR’ the Dollar Tree Merger at the January 22, 2015 Special Meeting Dollar Tree Merger Will Deliver Substantial and Certain Va

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS Family Dollar Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Stockholders Vote ‘FOR’ the Dollar Tree Merger at the January 22, 2015 Special Meeting Dollar Tree Merger Will Deliver Substantial and Certain Value to Family Dollar Stockholders Family Dollar Provides Transparency on FTC Feedback Dollar Tree is Not Willing to Agree to any

January 12, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): January 9, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commi

January 12, 2015 EX-99.2

Transparency on New FTC Feedback

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 January 12, 2015 Dear Fellow Stockholders: I write to provide you with this important update on our Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the proposed merger with Dollar Tree. Transparency on New FTC Feedback Family Dollar is in the unique position of receiving feedback from the FTC staff on the progress of the FTC’s reviews of both the Dollar General proposal and the Dol

January 12, 2015 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS Family Dollar Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Stockholders Vote ‘FOR’ the Dollar Tree Merger at the January 22, 2015 Special Meeting Dollar Tree Merger Will Deliver Substantial and Certain Va

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS Family Dollar Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends Stockholders Vote ‘FOR’ the Dollar Tree Merger at the January 22, 2015 Special Meeting Dollar Tree Merger Will Deliver Substantial and Certain Value to Family Dollar Stockholders Family Dollar Provides Transparency on FTC Feedback Dollar Tree is Not Willing to Agree to any

January 12, 2015 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K FTC UPDATE NO. 2

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): January 12, 2015 DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-2018846 (Commission File Nu

January 12, 2015 EX-99.2

Proposed Acquisition of

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Proposed Acquisition of Family Dollar by Dollar Tree January 12, 2015 1. DOLLAR TREE FAMILY DOLLAR Additional Information About the Dollar General Tender Offer Family Dollar has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO T

January 12, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): January 12, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

January 12, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d850571d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): January 9, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

January 12, 2015 EX-99.2

Proposed Acquisition of

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Proposed Acquisition of Family Dollar by Dollar Tree January 12, 2015 1. DOLLAR TREE FAMILY DOLLAR Additional Information About the Dollar General Tender Offer Family Dollar has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO T

January 12, 2015 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - PRINTABLE VERSION 8K AND EXHIBIT 99.1 FTC UPDATE NO. 2

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January 12, 2015 EX-99.1

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 500 Volvo Parkway Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 Tel 757-321-5000 Fax 757-321-5292 www.dollartree.com

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 January 9, 2015 Dear Howard, We are very much looking forward to Family Dollar becoming a part of the Dollar Tree family in the near future and appreciate all of your and your team’s dedication and hard work to try to maintain your company’s business under very trying circumstances. We have been hearing that some of your shareholders, mostly arbitrageurs and hedge funds with n

January 8, 2015 EX-99

Family Dollar Reports First Quarter Financial Results and December Sales Results

Exhibit 99 Family Dollar Reports First Quarter Financial Results and December Sales Results First Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.

January 8, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a51015034.htm FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. 8-K 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): January 8, 2015 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or O

January 2, 2015 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filing pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Deemed filed under Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Filer: Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

December 31, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K/A

Form 8-K/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction

December 31, 2014 8-K/A

Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K/A 1 d844532d8ka.htm FORM 8-K/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (Stat

December 29, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - PRINTABLE VERSION FORM 8K VOTE ADJOURNMENT

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December 29, 2014 8-K

Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Form 8-K 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): December 23, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

December 29, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): December 23, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

December 29, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K VOTE ADJOURNMENT

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): December 23, 2014 DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-2018846 (Commission File N

December 23, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ADJOURNS SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO JANUARY 22, 2015

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR ADJOURNS SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO JANUARY 22, 2015 MATTHEWS, NC – December 23, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar” or the “Company”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today made the following announcement regarding the Special Meeting of Stoc

December 23, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): December 23, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

December 23, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ADJOURNS SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO JANUARY 22, 2015

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR ADJOURNS SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO JANUARY 22, 2015 MATTHEWS, NC – December 23, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar” or the “Company”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today made the following announcement regarding the Special Meeting of Stoc

December 23, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $

December 23, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

December 23, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): December 23, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

December 23, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO SC 14D-9

Amendment No. 7 to SC 14D-9 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Person Filing Statement) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 30700010

December 23, 2014 EX-99.(A)(5)(VII)

DOLLAR GENERAL EXTENDS TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE FAMILY DOLLAR TO JANUARY 30, 2015 Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar

EX-99.(A)(5)(VII) 2 d841967dex99a5vii.htm EX-99.(A)(5)(VII) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.dollargeneral.com DOLLAR GENERAL EXTENDS TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE FAMILY DOLLAR TO JANUARY 30, 2015 Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee –December 23, 2014 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that

December 22, 2014 EX-99.1

IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN RE FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Consol. C.A. No. 9985-CB STOCKHOLDER LITIGATION MEMORANDUM OPINION Date Submitted: December 5, 2014 Date Decided: December 19, 2014

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN RE FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Consol. C.A. No. 9985-CB STOCKHOLDER LITIGATION MEMORANDUM OPINION Date Submitted: December 5, 2014 Date Decided: December 19, 2014 Seth D. Rigrodsky, Brian D. Long, Gina M. Serra and Jeremy J. Riley of RIGRODSKY & LONG, P.A., Wilmington, Delaware; Peter B. Andrews and Craig J. Springer of ANDRE

December 22, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): December 19, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

December 22, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): December 19, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

December 22, 2014 EX-99.1

IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN RE FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Consol. C.A. No. 9985-CB STOCKHOLDER LITIGATION MEMORANDUM OPINION Date Submitted: December 5, 2014 Date Decided: December 19, 2014

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 IN THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN RE FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Consol. C.A. No. 9985-CB STOCKHOLDER LITIGATION MEMORANDUM OPINION Date Submitted: December 5, 2014 Date Decided: December 19, 2014 Seth D. Rigrodsky, Brian D. Long, Gina M. Serra and Jeremy J. Riley of RIGRODSKY & LONG, P.A., Wilmington, Delaware; Peter B. Andrews and Craig J. Springer of ANDRE

December 19, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

December 11, 2014 EX-99.1

Elliott Management Corp. 40 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 Tel. (212) 974-6000 Fax: (212) 974-2092

EX-99.1 2 familyex991-121114.htm FORM INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 99.1 Elliott Management Corp. 40 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 - Tel. (212) 974-6000 Fax: (212) 974-2092 October , 2014 [ ] [ ] [ ] Re: Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Dear : Thank you for agreeing to serve as a nominee for election to the Board of Directors of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection wi

December 11, 2014 SC 13D

FDO / / Elliott Associates, L.P. - DECEMBER 11, 2014 Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D - 101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. )* Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $.10 Par Value (Title of Class of Securities) 307000 10 9 (CUSIP Number) Stephen M. Schultz, Esq. Christopher P. Davis

December 11, 2014 EX-99.2

Elliott Management Corp. 40 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 Tel. (212) 974-6000 Fax: (212) 974-2092

EX-99.2 3 familyex992-121114.htm FORM COMPENSATION AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 99.2 Elliott Management Corp. 40 West 57th Street New York, New York 10019 - Tel. (212) 974-6000 Fax: (212) 974-2092 October , 2014 [ ] [ ] [ ] Dear : This letter sets forth our mutual agreement with respect to compensation to be paid to you for your agreement to be named and serve as a nominee of a group of investors (the “Ellio

December 11, 2014 EX-99.3

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 99.3 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13D with respect to the Common Stock, $.10 Par Value, of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. dated December 11, 2014 is, and any further amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) und

December 8, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - AMENDMENT NO.6 TO SC 14D-9

AMENDMENT NO.6 TO SC 14D-9 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Person Filing Statement) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109

December 8, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): December 8, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

December 8, 2014 EX-99.1

Proposed Acquisition of

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Proposed Acquisition of Family Dollar by Dollar Tree December 8, 2014 1. DOLLAR TREE | FAMILY DOLLAR. Additional Information About the Dollar General Tender Offer Family Dollar has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT T

December 8, 2014 EX-99.1

Proposed Acquisition of

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Proposed Acquisition of Family Dollar by Dollar Tree December 8, 2014 1. DOLLAR TREE | FAMILY DOLLAR. Additional Information About the Dollar General Tender Offer Family Dollar has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT T

December 8, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): December 8, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

December 5, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - FORM DFAN 14A

Form DFAN 14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

December 5, 2014 EX-99.1

Dollar Tree PROVIDES UPDATE ON FTC’S REVIEW OF ITS PENDING ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR

Exhibit 99.1 Dollar Tree PROVIDES UPDATE ON FTC’S REVIEW OF ITS PENDING ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR • Dollar Tree Makes Progress with Federal Trade Commission • Expects to Complete Financing for the Merger in January 2015 • Expects to Complete Merger as early as February 2015 CHESAPEAKE, VA - December 5, 2014 - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation's leading operator of discount variety st

December 5, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8K AND EXHIBIT 99.1 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION UPDATE RELEASE

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December 5, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION UPDATE

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): December 5, 2014 DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-2018846 (Commission File Nu

December 5, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - 425

425 Filing pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Deemed filed under Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Filer: Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

December 4, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

December 4, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

November 24, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 Filing pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended Deemed filed under Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Filer: Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

November 24, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 425

Form 425 Filing pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1993, as amended Deemed filed under Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Filer: Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

November 20, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 425 Q3-14 EARNINGS CALL TRANSCRIPT DATED 11-20-14

a112014form425wrapperfin Filed by Dollar Tree, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Form S-4 File No. 333-198015) The following is the transcript from the conference call hosted by Dollar Tree, Inc. (“Dollar Tree”) on November 20, 2014 to report its resu

November 19, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR RESCHEDULES SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO DECEMBER 23 TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REGARDING FTC REVIEW

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR RESCHEDULES SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO DECEMBER 23 TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REGARDING FTC REVIEW MATTHEWS, NC – November 19, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that it has rescheduled the Special Meeting

November 19, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $

November 19, 2014 EX-99.2

INTER-OFFICE MEMO

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: November 19, 2014 Re: Update on Dollar Tree Merger In keeping with our commitment to provide meaningful updates related to the pending merger with Dollar Tree, I want to provide you with the latest information regarding the transaction. As we’ve said previously, one of the conditions to closing the transaction is

November 19, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR RESCHEDULES SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO DECEMBER 23 TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REGARDING FTC REVIEW

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR RESCHEDULES SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO DECEMBER 23 TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REGARDING FTC REVIEW MATTHEWS, NC – November 19, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that it has rescheduled the Special Meeting

November 19, 2014 EX-99.2

INTER-OFFICE MEMO

EX-99.2 3 d824226dex992.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: November 19, 2014 Re: Update on Dollar Tree Merger In keeping with our commitment to provide meaningful updates related to the pending merger with Dollar Tree, I want to provide you with the latest information regarding the transaction. As we’ve said previously, one of the conditions t

November 19, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d824226d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): November 19, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction o

November 19, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

November 19, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): November 19, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

November 19, 2014 EX-99.(A)(5)(VI)

DOLLAR GENERAL AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Actively Engaged in Ongoing FTC Regulatory Review Process

EX-99.(a)(5)(vi) Exhibit (a)(5)(vi) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.dollargeneral.com NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOLLAR GENERAL AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Actively Engaged in Ongoing FTC Regulatory Review Process GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee – November 19, 2014 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today affirmed its

November 12, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SC 14D-9

AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO SC 14D-9 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Person Filing Statement) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 30700010

November 7, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K

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): November 7, 2014 DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-2018846 (Commission File Nu

November 7, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - PRINTABLE VERSION FORM 8K & EXHIBIT 99.1

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November 7, 2014 EX-99.1

DOLLAR TREE CERTIFIES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH FTC’S SECOND REQUEST UNDER HSR ACT

Exhibit 99.1 DOLLAR TREE CERTIFIES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH FTC’S SECOND REQUEST UNDER HSR ACT CHESAPEAKE, VA - November 7, 2014 - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, today announced that, as planned, it has certified substantial compliance with the Request for Additional Information and Documentary Materi

November 4, 2014 DEFA14A

FDO / DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

October 31, 2014 DEFC14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DEFC14A - - DEFC14A

DEFC14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 31, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - SOLICITING MATERIAL UNDER 240.14A-12

Soliciting Material under 240.14a-12 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru

October 31, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SCHEDULE TO/A (AMENDMENT NO. 6)

SCHEDULE TO/A (Amendment No. 6) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Off

October 31, 2014 EX-99.A.5.V

DOLLAR GENERAL EXTENDS TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE FAMILY DOLLAR TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 Will Commence Mailing of Definitive Proxy Statement Urging Family Dollar Shareholders to Vote Against Proposed Dollar Tree Merger Remains Committed to Acquiring Family

Exhibit (a)(5)(v) Exhibit (a)(5)(v) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.

October 30, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SC 14D-9

Amendment No. 4 to SC 14D-9 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Person Filing Statement) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 30700010

October 29, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ANNOUNCES MAILING OF DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND PROXY CARDS FOR DECEMBER 11 SPECIAL MEETING

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR ANNOUNCES MAILING OF DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND PROXY CARDS FOR DECEMBER 11 SPECIAL MEETING MATTHEWS, NC, October 28, 2014 - Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today the commencement of mailing of the definitive proxy statement/prospectu

October 29, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d811024d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): October 28, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

October 29, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): October 28, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

October 29, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ANNOUNCES MAILING OF DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND PROXY CARDS FOR DECEMBER 11 SPECIAL MEETING

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR ANNOUNCES MAILING OF DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND PROXY CARDS FOR DECEMBER 11 SPECIAL MEETING MATTHEWS, NC, October 28, 2014 - Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today the commencement of mailing of the definitive proxy statement/prospectu

October 28, 2014 DEFM14A

FDO / DEFM14A - - DEFM14A

Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 24, 2014 SC 13D/A

FDO / / Levine Howard R - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A [Rule 13d-101] (Amendment No. 3) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDEMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 3070017 (CUSIP Number) Howard

October 21, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR CERTIFIES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH FTC’S SECOND REQUESTS

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR CERTIFIES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH FTC’S SECOND REQUESTS MATTHEWS, NC – October 21, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that it has certified substantial compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) Request f

October 21, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): October 21, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

October 21, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): October 21, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

October 21, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR CERTIFIES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH FTC’S SECOND REQUESTS

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR CERTIFIES SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH FTC’S SECOND REQUESTS MATTHEWS, NC – October 21, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (“Family Dollar”) (NYSE:FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, announced today that it has certified substantial compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) Request f

October 20, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR SETS OCTOBER 30 AS RECORD DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO APPROVE DOLLAR TREE TRANSACTION

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR SETS OCTOBER 30 AS RECORD DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO APPROVE DOLLAR TREE TRANSACTION MATTHEWS, NC – October 20, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today announced that October 30, 2014 has been established as the rec

October 20, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 ANNUAL MEETING

EX-99.1 2 d807155dex991.htm EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 ANNUAL MEETING MATTHEWS, NC, October 17, 2014 - Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that, on October 17, 2014, affiliates of Elliott Advisors

October 20, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 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): October 17, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commissio

October 20, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d807088d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): October 20, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

October 20, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): October 20, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

October 20, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR SETS OCTOBER 30 AS RECORD DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO APPROVE DOLLAR TREE TRANSACTION

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR SETS OCTOBER 30 AS RECORD DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO APPROVE DOLLAR TREE TRANSACTION MATTHEWS, NC – October 20, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today announced that October 30, 2014 has been established as the rec

October 16, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T AMENDMENT NO. 5

SC TO-T Amendment No. 5 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) C

October 16, 2014 EX-10.2

FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. 2006 INCENTIVE PLAN Fiscal Year 2015 Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Program

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. 2006 INCENTIVE PLAN Fiscal Year 2015 Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Program 1. Purpose Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (together with its Affiliates, the “Company”) has adopted for the benefit of eligible individuals the Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which is intended to provide flexibility to the Company in its ability to

October 16, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K 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): October 14, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

October 16, 2014 PRRN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. PRRN14A - - PRRN14A

PRRN14A 1 d791745dprrn14a.htm PRRN14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Preliminary Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, f

October 16, 2014 EX-10.1

FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. 2006 INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock Unit Grant Program

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. 2006 INCENTIVE PLAN Restricted Stock Unit Grant Program 1. Purpose Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (together with its Affiliates, the “Company”) has adopted for the benefit of eligible individuals the Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which is intended to provide flexibility to the Company in its ability to motivate, attract, an

October 15, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SC 14D-9

Amendment No. 3 to SC 14D-9 Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Person Filing Statement) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Se

October 15, 2014 CORRESP

FDO / CORRESP - -

CORRESP [Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Letterhead] Writer’s Direct Dial: (212) 225-2588 E-Mail: eklingsberg@cgsh.

October 10, 2014 EX-99.A.5.IV

DOLLAR GENERAL RECEIVES SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC, AS EXPECTED, REGARDING PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Company Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar

EX-99.A.5.IV Exhibit (a)(5)(iv) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.dollargeneral.com DOLLAR GENERAL RECEIVES SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC, AS EXPECTED, REGARDING PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Company Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee – October 10, 2014 – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today annou

October 10, 2014 8-K

Other Events

8-K 1 d803324d8k.htm FORM 8-K 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): October 10, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of

October 10, 2014 EX-99

DOLLAR GENERAL RECEIVES SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC, AS EXPECTED, REGARDING PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Company Remains Committed to Acquiring Family Dollar

EX-99 Exhibit 99 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.

October 10, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): October 10, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

October 10, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - 8-K

8-K 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): October 10, 2014 Dollar General Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Tennessee 001-11421 61-0502302 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

October 10, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $

October 9, 2014 EX-99

Family Dollar Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results

Exhibit 99 Family Dollar Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.

October 9, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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): October 9, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

October 8, 2014 CORRESP

FDO / CORRESP - -

Correspondence [Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP Letterhead] Writer’s Direct Dial: (212) 225-2588 E-Mail: eklingsberg@cgsh.

October 7, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

FORM 8-K 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): October 1, 2014 FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commi

October 2, 2014 DFAN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. DFAN14A - - DFAN14A

DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ¨ Filed by the Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive

October 2, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A 1 d796413dsctota.htm SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Person

October 2, 2014 PRRN14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. PRRN14A - - PRRN14A

PRRN14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

October 2, 2014 EX-99.A.5.III

DOLLAR GENERAL EXTENDS TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE FAMILY DOLLAR TO OCTOBER 31, 2014

Exhibit (a)(5)(iii) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.

September 30, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): September 30, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

September 30, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): September 30, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

September 30, 2014 EX-99.1

As many of our Team Members are also stockholders, the following important information related to the merger is included for your review.

EX-99.1 2 d796423dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Mary Winston, EVP – Chief Financial Officer Bryan Venberg, SVP – Human Resources & Loss Prevention Date: September 30, 2014 Re: Merger Integration Planning – Team Member FAQs After the announcement of the merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar on July 28, we began discussions with the Dollar Tree ma

September 30, 2014 EX-99.1

As many of our Team Members are also stockholders, the following important information related to the merger is included for your review.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Mary Winston, EVP – Chief Financial Officer Bryan Venberg, SVP – Human Resources & Loss Prevention Date: September 30, 2014 Re: Merger Integration Planning – Team Member FAQs After the announcement of the merger between Dollar Tree and Family Dollar on July 28, we began discussions with the Dollar Tree management team to begin plann

September 26, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - SCHEDULE 14D9/A

Schedule 14D9/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 19, 2014 EX-99.B.II

GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA GOLDMAN SACHS LENDING PARTNERS LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282

Exhibit (b)(ii) Exhibit (b)(ii) EXECUTION VERSION GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA GOLDMAN SACHS LENDING PARTNERS LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282 CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

September 19, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $

September 19, 2014 PREC14A

DG / Dollar General Corp. PREC14A - - PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

Preliminary Proxy Statement Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 17, 2014 SC TO-T/A

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T/A - - SC TO-T/A

SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO/A Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $

September 17, 2014 EX-99.2

Glossary of Terms

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 17, 2014 Re: Rejecting Dollar General Tender Offer I want to provide you with an update regarding the unsolicited conditional tender offer we received from Dollar General on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Today we announced that the Family Dollar Board unanimously recommends that Family Dollar’s shareho

September 17, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS DOLLAR GENERAL’S ILLUSORY TENDER OFFER Dollar General’s Conditional Tender Offer Cannot be Closed by its Own Terms Family Dollar Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation in Support of Transaction with Dollar T

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS DOLLAR GENERAL’S ILLUSORY TENDER OFFER Dollar General’s Conditional Tender Offer Cannot be Closed by its Own Terms Family Dollar Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation in Support of Transaction with Dollar Tree Family Dollar Board Files Schedule 14D-9 with the Securities and Exchange Commission MATTHEWS, NC — September 17, 2014 — Fami

September 17, 2014 8-A12B/A

FDO / 8-A12B/A - - 8-A12B/A

8-A12B/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 2) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer

September 17, 2014 EX-99.(A)(4)

Glossary of Terms

EX-99.(a)(4) Exhibit (a)(4) INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 17, 2014 Re: Rejecting Dollar General Tender Offer I want to provide you with an update regarding the unsolicited conditional tender offer we received from Dollar General on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Today we announced that the Family Dollar Board unanimously recommends that Family Dollar’s

September 17, 2014 SC 14D9

FDO / SC 14D9 - - SC 14D9

SC 14D9 Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

September 17, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): September 15, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

September 17, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS DOLLAR GENERAL’S ILLUSORY TENDER OFFER Dollar General’s Conditional Tender Offer Cannot be Closed by its Own Terms Family Dollar Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation in Support of Transaction with Dollar T

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS DOLLAR GENERAL’S ILLUSORY TENDER OFFER Dollar General’s Conditional Tender Offer Cannot be Closed by its Own Terms Family Dollar Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation in Support of Transaction with Dollar Tree Family Dollar Board Files Schedule 14D-9 with the Securities and Exchange Commission MATTHEWS, NC — September 17, 2014 — Fami

September 17, 2014 EX-99.2

Glossary of Terms

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 17, 2014 Re: Rejecting Dollar General Tender Offer I want to provide you with an update regarding the unsolicited conditional tender offer we received from Dollar General on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Today we announced that the Family Dollar Board unanimously recommends that Family Dollar’s shareho

September 17, 2014 EX-99.(A).(2)

September 17, 2014

EX-99.(a).(2) Exhibit (a)(2) September 17, 2014 Dear Fellow Shareholders: As you may be aware, on July 27, 2014, Family Dollar entered into a merger agreement with Dollar Tree that provides for Family Dollar shareholders to receive $74.50 for each share they own, comprised of $59.60 per share in cash and approximately $14.90 per share in Dollar Tree stock, subject to a collar. Subsequently, on Sep

September 17, 2014 SC 14D9/A

FDO / SC 14D9/A - - SC 14D9/A

SC 14D9/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 14D-9 Solicitation/Recommendation Statement Under Section 14(d)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

September 17, 2014 8-K

Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): September 15, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

September 17, 2014 EX-99.(A)(5)(II)

DOLLAR GENERAL REMAINS COMMITTED TO ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Cash Tender Offer is a Clearly Superior Proposal for Family Dollar Shareholders Company Remains Confident in its Antitrust Strategy and Analysis

EX-99.(a)(5)(ii) Exhibit (a)(5)(ii) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.dollargeneral.com NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOLLAR GENERAL REMAINS COMMITTED TO ACQUISITION OF FAMILY DOLLAR Cash Tender Offer is a Clearly Superior Proposal for Family Dollar Shareholders Company Remains Confident in its Antitrust Strategy and Analysis GOODLETTSVILLE, Te

September 17, 2014 EX-99.(A).(1)

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS DOLLAR GENERAL’S ILLUSORY TENDER OFFER Dollar General’s Conditional Tender Offer Cannot be Closed by its Own Terms Family Dollar Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation in Support of Transaction with Dollar T

EX-99.(a).(1) Exhibit (a)(1) FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS DOLLAR GENERAL’S ILLUSORY TENDER OFFER Dollar General’s Conditional Tender Offer Cannot be Closed by its Own Terms Family Dollar Board Reaffirms Unanimous Recommendation in Support of Transaction with Dollar Tree Family Dollar Board Files Schedule 14D-9 with the Securities and Exchange Commission MATTHEWS, NC — September 17, 201

September 10, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR STATEMENT ON DOLLAR GENERAL UNSOLICITED CONDITIONAL TENDER OFFER

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR STATEMENT ON DOLLAR GENERAL UNSOLICITED CONDITIONAL TENDER OFFER MATTHEWS, NC – September, 10, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has commenced an unsolicited conditional tender offe

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.5.I

DOLLAR GENERAL COMMENCES CASH TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE FAMILY DOLLAR AT $80 PER SHARE Antitrust Review Process will Begin

EXA5I Exhibit (a)(5)(i) 100 Mission Ridge / Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072-2170 / Telephone: (615) 855-4000 / www.

September 10, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR STATEMENT ON DOLLAR GENERAL UNSOLICITED CONDITIONAL TENDER OFFER

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY DOLLAR STATEMENT ON DOLLAR GENERAL UNSOLICITED CONDITIONAL TENDER OFFER MATTHEWS, NC – September, 10, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has commenced an unsolicited conditional ten

September 10, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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): September 10, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.1.II

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 10, 2014 D3 MERGER SUB, INC. A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of D

EX-99.A.1.II 3 d785695dex99a1ii.htm EXA1II Exhibit (a)(1)(ii) LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To Tender Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) of FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 10, 2014 of D3 MERGER SUB, INC. A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION THE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW

September 10, 2014 SC TO-T

DG / Dollar General Corp. SC TO-T - - SC TO-T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE TO Tender Offer Statement Pursuant to Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Subject Company) D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation (Names of Filing Persons and Offerors) COMMON STOCK, $0.10 PAR VALUE (Title of Class

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.1.IV

Goldman, Sachs & Co. Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) of FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. $80.00 Net Per Share D3 MERGER SUB, INC. a wholly owned subsidiary of DOLL

EXA1IV Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) Goldman, Sachs & Co. Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) of FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. at $80.00 Net Per Share by D3 MERGER SUB, INC. a wholly owned subsidiary of DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION September 10, 2014 To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees: W

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.1.V

Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. $80.00 Net Per Share D3 Merger Sub, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar General Corporation

EXA1V Exhibit (a)(1)(v) Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

September 10, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): September 10, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

September 10, 2014 EX-99.B

GOLDMAN SACH BANK USA GOLDMAN SACHS LENDING PARTNERS 200 West Street New York, NY 10282

EX-99.B 9 d785695dex99b.htm EXB Exhibit (b) EXECUTION COPY GOLDMAN SACH BANK USA GOLDMAN SACHS LENDING PARTNERS LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282 CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. 390 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10013 CONFIDENTIAL September 10, 2014 Dollar General Corporation 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Attention: David M. Tehle, Chief Financial Officer Acquisition of Famil

September 10, 2014 EX-99.2

Glossary of Terms

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 10, 2014 Re: Dollar General Unsolicited Conditional Tender Offer Today we issued a press release confirming that Dollar General has commenced an unsolicited conditional tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Family Dollar at a price of $80.00 per share in cash. A copy of the rele

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.1.VI

This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below). The Offer (as defined below) is made solely by the Offer to Purchase (as defined below) and the related Letter of Transmittal and any

EXA1VI Exhibit (a)(1)(vi) This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.1.I

Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. $80.00 Net Per Share D3 MERGER SUB, INC. a wholly owned subsidiary of DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION

EXA1I Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(i) Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) of FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC.

September 10, 2014 EX-99.A.1.III

NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY To Tender Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC. Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 10, 2014 of D3 MERGER SUB, INC. a wholly owned subs

EXA1III Exhibit (a)(1)(iii) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY To Tender Shares of Common Stock (Including the Associated Preferred Share Purchase Rights) of FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC.

September 10, 2014 EX-99.2

Glossary of Terms

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 10, 2014 Re: Dollar General Unsolicited Conditional Tender Offer Today we issued a press release confirming that Dollar General has commenced an unsolicited conditional tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Family Dollar at a price of $80.00 per share in cash. A copy of the rele

September 9, 2014 EX-99.1

DOLLAR TREE AND FAMILY DOLLAR RECEIVE SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC UNDER HSR ACT Expected Timing to Close Transaction Remains as Early as End of November 2014

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 DOLLAR TREE AND FAMILY DOLLAR RECEIVE SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC UNDER HSR ACT Expected Timing to Close Transaction Remains as Early as End of November 2014 CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC – September 9, 2014 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, and Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a

September 9, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - PRINTABLE VERSION FORM 8K & EXHIBIT 99.1 JOINT PRESS RELEASE FTC SECOND REQUEST

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September 9, 2014 EX-99.1

DOLLAR TREE AND FAMILY DOLLAR RECEIVE SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC UNDER HSR ACT Expected Timing to Close Transaction Remains as Early as End of November 2014

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 DOLLAR TREE AND FAMILY DOLLAR RECEIVE SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC UNDER HSR ACT Expected Timing to Close Transaction Remains as Early as End of November 2014 CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC – September 9, 2014 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, and Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a

September 9, 2014 EX-99.1

DOLLAR TREE AND FAMILY DOLLAR RECEIVE SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC UNDER HSR ACT Expected Timing to Close Transaction Remains as Early as End of November 2014

Exhibit 99.1 DOLLAR TREE AND FAMILY DOLLAR RECEIVE SECOND REQUEST FROM FTC UNDER HSR ACT Expected Timing to Close Transaction Remains as Early as End of November 2014 CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC - September 9, 2014 - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, and Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading

September 9, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): September 8, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

September 9, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): September 8, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

September 9, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K JOINT PRESS RELEASE FTC SECOND REQUEST

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): September 9, 2014 DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-2018846 (Commission File N

September 5, 2014 EX-2.1

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this “Amendment”), dated as of September 4, 2014, to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 27, 2014, by and among FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), DOLLAR TREE, INC., a Virginia corporation (“Parent”), and DI

September 5, 2014 EX-99.2

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS REVISED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF TRANSACTION WITH DOLLAR TREE DOLLAR TREE COMMITS TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED F

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS REVISED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF TRANSACTION WITH DOLLAR TREE DOLLAR TREE COMMITS TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL DOLLAR TREE TRANSACTION EXPECTED TO CLOSE AS EARLY AS END OF NOVEMBER MATTHEWS, NC – September 5, 2014 – Fa

September 5, 2014 EX-99.1

Dollar Tree Makes Commitment TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Amended Merger Agreement to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Expected Timing to Close Transaction Accelerates to as Early as End of

Exhibit 99.1 Dollar Tree Makes Commitment TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Amended Merger Agreement to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Expected Timing to Close Transaction Accelerates to as Early as End of November 2014 CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC - September 5, 2014 - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of d

September 5, 2014 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): September 4, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

September 5, 2014 EX-99.1

DOLLAR TREE MAKES COMMITMENT TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Amended Merger Agreement to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Expected Timing to Close Transaction Accelerates to as Early as End of

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 DOLLAR TREE MAKES COMMITMENT TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Amended Merger Agreement to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Expected Timing to Close Transaction Accelerates to as Early as End of November 2014 CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC – September 5, 2014 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading opera

September 5, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

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): September 4, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission F

September 5, 2014 EX-99.1

DOLLAR TREE MAKES COMMITMENT TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Amended Merger Agreement to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Expected Timing to Close Transaction Accelerates to as Early as End of

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 DOLLAR TREE MAKES COMMITMENT TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL Dollar Tree, Inc. Announces Amended Merger Agreement to Acquire Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Expected Timing to Close Transaction Accelerates to as Early as End of November 2014 CHESAPEAKE, VA and MATTHEWS, NC – September 5, 2014 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), the nation’s leading opera

September 5, 2014 EX-99.3

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

Exhibit 99.3 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 5, 2014 Re: Rejection of Dollar General Revised Proposal and Announcement of Amended Merger Agreement with Dollar Tree Today, we announced that the Family Dollar Board, after careful consultation with its financial and legal advisors, unanimously rejected Dollar General’s revised, non-binding proposal to acquir

September 5, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - PRINTABLE VERSION FORM 8K AMENDED AGREEMENT & PLAN OF MERGER & JOINT RELEASE

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September 5, 2014 EX-2.1

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

Exhibit 2.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this “Amendment”), dated as of September 4, 2014, to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 27, 2014, by and among FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), DOLLAR TREE, INC., a Virginia corporation (“Parent”), and DIME MERGER SUB, INC., a De

September 5, 2014 EX-99.3

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 5, 2014 Re: Rejection of Dollar General Revised Proposal and Announcement of Amended Merger Agreement with Dollar Tree Today, we announced that the Family Dollar Board, after careful consultation with its financial and legal advisors, unanimously rejected Dollar General’s revised, non-binding proposal t

September 5, 2014 EX-99.2

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS REVISED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF TRANSACTION WITH DOLLAR TREE DOLLAR TREE COMMITS TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED F

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS REVISED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF TRANSACTION WITH DOLLAR TREE DOLLAR TREE COMMITS TO DIVEST AS MANY STORES AS REQUIRED FOR ANTITRUST APPROVAL DOLLAR TREE TRANSACTION EXPECTED TO CLOSE AS EARLY AS END OF NOVEMBER MATTHEWS, NC – September 5, 2014 – Fa

September 5, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K 09-05-14 AMENDED AGREEMENT & PLAN OF MERGER AND JOINT PRESS RELEASE

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): September 5, 2014 (September 4, 2014) DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-201884

September 5, 2014 EX-2.1

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

EX-2.1 2 d784661dex21.htm EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER This AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this “Amendment”), dated as of September 4, 2014, to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of July 27, 2014, by and among FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), DOLLAR TREE, INC., a Virginia corp

September 2, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): September 2, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

September 2, 2014 EX-99.2

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 2, 2014 Re: Dollar General Announcement Today we issued a press release confirming that we have received a revised non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar. Consistent with its fiduciary duties and subject to the terms of our

September 2, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): September 2, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Com

September 2, 2014 EX-99.2

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: September 2, 2014 Re: Dollar General Announcement Today we issued a press release confirming that we have received a revised non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar. Consistent with its fiduciary duties and subject to the terms of our

September 2, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL MATTHEWS, NC – September 2, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that it has received a revised, non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General (NYSE: DG) to acquire

September 2, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL

EX-99.1 2 d783723dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL MATTHEWS, NC – September 2, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that it has received a revised, non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar G

August 21, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF MERGER AGREEMENT WITH DOLLAR TREE

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF MERGER AGREEMENT WITH DOLLAR TREE MATTHEWS, NC – August 21, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the non-binding proposal made by Dollar General Co

August 21, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF MERGER AGREEMENT WITH DOLLAR TREE

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REJECTS PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL BASED ON ANTITRUST ISSUES FAMILY DOLLAR BOARD REAFFIRMS RECOMMENDATION IN SUPPORT OF MERGER AGREEMENT WITH DOLLAR TREE MATTHEWS, NC – August 21, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE:FDO) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the non-binding proposal made by Dollar General Co

August 21, 2014 EX-99.2

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: August 21, 2014 Re: Rejecting Dollar General Proposal I want to provide you with an update regarding the non-binding proposal we received from Dollar General on Monday, August 18, 2014. Today we announced that the Family Dollar Board, after careful consultation with its financial and legal advisors who have condu

August 21, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 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 21, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

August 21, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 425 08-21-14 Q2-14 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT

form425q214earningsconfe Filed by Dollar Tree, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-06807) The following is the transcript from the conference call hosted by Dollar Tree, Inc. (“Dollar Tree”) on August 21, 2014 to report its resu

August 21, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K

8-K 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 21, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission

August 21, 2014 EX-99.2

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: August 21, 2014 Re: Rejecting Dollar General Proposal I want to provide you with an update regarding the non-binding proposal we received from Dollar General on Monday, August 18, 2014. Today we announced that the Family Dollar Board, after careful consultation with its financial and legal advisors who have condu

August 19, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL

Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL MATTHEWS, NC – August 18, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that it has received a non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General (NYSE: DG) to acquire all of the outstanding com

August 19, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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 18, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commi

August 19, 2014 EX-99.2

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: August 18, 2014 Re: Dollar General Announcement Today we issued a press release confirming that Family Dollar has received a non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar for $78.50 per share in cash, contingent on due diligence and regulato

August 19, 2014 EX-99.3

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

Exhibit 99.3 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: Field Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: August 18, 2014 Re: Dollar General Announcement Today we issued a press release confirming that Family Dollar has received a non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar for $78.50 per share in cash, contingent on due diligence and regulatory app

August 19, 2014 EX-99.3

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: Field Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: August 18, 2014 Re: Dollar General Announcement Today we issued a press release confirming that Family Dollar has received a non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar for $78.50 per share in cash, contingent on due diligence and regula

August 19, 2014 EX-99.2

Confidential – Internal Use Only – Do Not Forward

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 INTER-OFFICE MEMO To: All Team Members From: Howard Levine Date: August 18, 2014 Re: Dollar General Announcement Today we issued a press release confirming that Family Dollar has received a non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Family Dollar for $78.50 per share in cash, contingent on due diligence and regulato

August 19, 2014 EX-99.1

FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL

EX-99.1 2 d775320dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FAMILY DOLLAR CONFIRMS RECEIPT OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DOLLAR GENERAL MATTHEWS, NC – August 18, 2014 – Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a leading national discount retailer offering name brands and quality, private brand merchandise, today confirmed that it has received a non-binding, unsolicited proposal from Dollar General (NYSE: DG) t

August 19, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

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 18, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

July 31, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): July 30, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

July 31, 2014 EX-99.1

Charlotte Observer

EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Charlotte Observer Levine: Family Dollar jobs will stay in Matthews after acquisition By Ely Portillo 30 July 2014 Family Dollar chief executive Howard Levine said Wednesday that he expects the company to have a strong presence at its Matthews corporate offices even after rival Dollar Tree completes its acquisition of the retailer. He acknowledged some corporate jobs could be

July 31, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): July 30, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

July 31, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K 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): July 30, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

July 31, 2014 425

FDO / 425 - Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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): July 30, 2014 Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6807 56-0942963 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commiss

July 31, 2014 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Charlotte Business Journal Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine talks Dollar Tree deal, company’s future By Jennifer Thomas 30 July 2014 Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine wants to set the record straight. After months of speculation about what was happening behind the scenes at the Matthews-based discount retailer, Levine sat down with the Charlotte Business Journal Wednesday morning

July 31, 2014 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Charlotte Business Journal Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine talks Dollar Tree deal, company’s future By Jennifer Thomas 30 July 2014 Family Dollar CEO Howard Levine wants to set the record straight. After months of speculation about what was happening behind the scenes at the Matthews-based discount retailer, Levine sat down with the Charlotte Business Journal Wednesday morning

July 30, 2014 SC 13D/A

FDO / / ICAHN CARL C Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares of no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) Keith Schaitkin, Esq. Icahn Capital LP 767 Fifth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, New York 10153 (212) 702-4300 (Name, Address and Telephone N

July 29, 2014 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., DOLLAR TREE, INC. DIME MERGER SUB, INC. Dated as of July 27, 2014

EXECUTION VERSION Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among FAMILY DOLLAR STORES, INC., DOLLAR TREE, INC. and DIME MERGER SUB, INC. Dated as of July 27, 2014 W/2288411 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I. THE MERGER Section 1.1The Merger ..............................................................................................2 Section 1.2Closing ......................................

July 29, 2014 SC 13D/A

FDO / / ICAHN CARL C Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Shares of no par value (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) Keith Schaitkin, Esq. Icahn Capital LP 767 Fifth Avenue, 47th Floor New York, New York 10153 (212) 702-4300 (Name, Address and Telephone N

July 29, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - PRINTABLE VERSION FORM 8-K WITH ALL EXHIBITS

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July 29, 2014 EX-99.2

VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.2 VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Voting and Support Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 27, 2014, by and among Dollar Tree, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Parent”), and each person listed on Schedule A hereto (each, a “Stockholder”). WHEREAS, Parent, Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Dime Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware

July 29, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - 8-K DATED JULY 27 WITH MERGER AND VOTING AGREEMENTS

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): July 27, 2014 DOLLAR TREE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) VIRGINIA (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-25464 26-2018846 (Commission File Numbe

July 28, 2014 425

DLTR / Dollar Tree, Inc. 425 - Merger Prospectus - TRANSCRIPT FROM JULY 28, 2014 CONFERENCE CALL

dt425transcript Filed by Dollar Tree, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Commission File No. 001-06807) On July 28, 2014, Dollar Tree, Inc. ("Dollar Tree") hosted a conference call to provide supplemental in- formation regarding Dollar Tree’s pending

July 28, 2014 EX-4.1

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of July 27, 2014 (this “Amendment”), to the Rights Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2014 (the “Rights Agreement”), between Family Dollar Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company, as Rights Agent (the “Rights Agent”)

July 28, 2014 EX-99.3

Business Update

EX-99.3 Business Update July 28, 2014 1 Exhibit 99.3 Additional Information 2 This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under th

July 28, 2014 EX-4

VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 4 EXECUTION VERSION VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Voting and Support Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 27, 2014, by and among Dollar Tree, Inc.

July 28, 2014 EX-99.7

July 28, 2014

EX-99.7 Exhibit 99.7 July 28, 2014 Dear Family Dollar Supplier: As an important partner of Family Dollar, I wanted to share some exciting news about our Company. This morning, we announced that we have entered into an agreement pursuant to which Dollar Tree, Inc. will acquire Family Dollar Stores. The press release is attached for your review. When the transaction is complete, our combined company

July 28, 2014 EX-99.6

Key Talking Points for Team Members (to be used with customers and suppliers)

EX-99.6 Exhibit 99.6 Key Talking Points for Team Members (to be used with customers and suppliers) • We announced that we have entered into an agreement to merge with Dollar Tree, Inc. • When the transaction is complete, our combined company will operate more than 13,000 stores in 48 states and five Canadian Provinces. • We will continue to operate stores under the Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Deal

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