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New RSU award lifts Dollar General (NYSE: DG) CEO equity holdings

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VASOS TODD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Dollar General Chief Executive Officer Todd J. Vasos received a grant of 40,260 restricted stock units representing the right to receive common shares upon vesting. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments of 33 1/3% beginning on April 1, 2027, subject to forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting provisions.

Following this equity award, Vasos directly holds a total of 177,122.5694 shares and restricted stock units, which includes 41.12986 additional RSUs previously credited through dividend equivalent rights. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider VASOS TODD J
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 40,260 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 177,122.569 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments of 33 1/3% beginning April 1, 2027, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions. Includes 41.12986 additional restricted stock units, which were acquired through exempt transactions as a result of dividend equivalent rights on April 23, 2024, July 23, 2024, October 22, 2024, January 21, 2025, April 22, 2025, July 22, 2025, October 21, 2025, and January 20, 2026, representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting and/or payment.
RSU grant size 40,260 restricted stock units Equity award to CEO Todd Vasos, transaction code A
Grant price $0.00 per unit Compensation award, not an open-market purchase
Post-grant holdings 177,122.5694 shares/units Total direct holdings after the transaction
Dividend-equivalent RSUs 41.12986 units Additional RSUs from dividend equivalent rights
Vesting start date April 1, 2027 First of three annual vesting installments
Vesting schedule 3 annual installments of 33 1/3% Structure of RSU vesting over time
restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"which were acquired through exempt transactions as a result of dividend equivalent rights"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
forfeiture financial
"subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions."
accelerated vesting financial
"subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
VASOS TODD J
(Last)(First)(Middle)
100 MISSION RIDGE
(Street)
GOODLETTSVILLE TENNESSEE 37072
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DOLLAR GENERAL CORP [ DG ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/26/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock03/26/2026A40,260(1)A$0177,122.5694(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three annual installments of 33 1/3% beginning April 1, 2027, subject to certain forfeiture and accelerated vesting provisions.
2. Includes 41.12986 additional restricted stock units, which were acquired through exempt transactions as a result of dividend equivalent rights on April 23, 2024, July 23, 2024, October 22, 2024, January 21, 2025, April 22, 2025, July 22, 2025, October 21, 2025, and January 20, 2026, representing the right to receive shares of common stock upon vesting and/or payment.
/s/ Todd J. Vasos03/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Dollar General (DG) CEO Todd Vasos report in this Form 4?

Todd Vasos reported receiving 40,260 restricted stock units as an equity award. These units represent the right to receive Dollar General common shares in the future, aligning his compensation with shareholder value over a multi-year vesting period.

Is the Dollar General (DG) CEO’s Form 4 a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows an equity grant, not an open-market purchase. Code “A” reflects a grant or award of 40,260 restricted stock units at $0.00 per unit as compensation, rather than the CEO buying shares in the market.

How do the new restricted stock units for Dollar General (DG) CEO vest?

The 40,260 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. Each installment of 33 1/3% begins on April 1, 2027, and is subject to forfeiture and potential accelerated vesting provisions described in the award terms.

How many Dollar General (DG) shares and units does the CEO hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Todd Vasos directly holds 177,122.5694 Dollar General shares and restricted stock units. This total includes 41.12986 additional RSUs previously credited from dividend equivalent rights tied to past awards.

What are the dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Dollar General (DG) filing?

Dividend equivalent rights credited 41.12986 extra restricted stock units to the CEO’s holdings. These rights mirror dividends paid on common stock by adding RSUs that convert into shares upon vesting or payment, enhancing the value of outstanding equity awards.

Does this Dollar General (DG) Form 4 indicate insider buying or selling in the market?

The filing does not show market buying or selling. It reports a compensation-related award of restricted stock units coded as an acquisition (grant), with no open-market purchase or sale transactions disclosed in this particular Form 4.