(Editor's note: In the press release dated Oct. 2, 2001, the cents per share equivalent was misstated in the second to last paragraph. A corrected version follows.) NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 2, 2001--Standard&Poor's today lowered its corporate credit, senior unsecured bank loan, and senior unsecured debt ratings on Dollar General Corp. to triple-'B'-minus from triple-'B'-plus. The ratings remain on CreditWatch with negative implications. The downgrade is based on Standard&Poor's growing concern that an investigation into allegations of fraudulent behavior could result in a greater impact on the company's financials than previously anticipated. This follows the company's recent announcement that: --On Sept. 14, 2001, Deloitte&Touche LLP was dismissed as its independent accountant; --On
