AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dollar General (DG)

Dollar General names David Rowland chairman; Warren Bryant to retire from board

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Dollar General said independent director David P. Rowland will become Chairman of the Board effective February 4, 2026, succeeding Michael M. Calbert, who stays on as an independent director. Director Warren F. Bryant will retire from the board when his term expires at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting, and the company said his decision was not due to any disagreement. The changes are board governance updates and the filing reports no financial results.

Key points

  • David P. Rowland appointed Chairman of the Board effective February 4, 2026
  • Michael M. Calbert steps down as chairman but remains an independent director
  • Warren F. Bryant to retire at the 2026 annual meeting; he joined the board in 2009 per the press release

The filing

CompanyDollar General (DG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 3, 2026, 4:44 PM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-009777

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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