UPDATE: Dollar General Affirms Commitment To Acquisition Of Family Dollar

Dollar General Corporation

today affirmed its commitment to the acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

. Dollar General is actively engaged in discussions with the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) regarding the extent of potential divestitures that would be required in connection with an acquisition of Family Dollar and has been making good progress. Dollar General will continue to work with the FTC and expects to provide an update in the coming weeks to allow Family Dollar shareholders sufficient time to review such information prior to the Family Dollar shareholders' meeting now scheduled for December 23, 2014. Goldman, Sachs & Co. is acting as financial advisor to Dollar General. KKR Capital Markets and MCS Capital Markets are advising Dollar General on the financing. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is acting as its legal counsel.