The Dollar General Corporation 401(k) Savings and ...

1 The Dollar General Corporation 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan See what's new for 2017!NEW ENHANCED SECURITY FOR ONLINE LOGINYou currently receive an annual printed statement. Moving forward you ll receive quarterly e-statements. With this enhancement to e-delivery, you can: View quarterly statements whenever you need them, 24/7, by logging into and clicking Statements and Documents. Reduce the clutter of paper statements and feel secure that you haven t lost them in the mail. Stop worrying about storing or losing past statements. All of your current and historical account statements for the last 24 months are available and can be you would prefer to receive a paper copy of your most recent quarterly statement, you may do so at any time and for no additional cost by calling the Dollar General 401(k) Information Line Toll Free at Dollar General 401(k) Plan (the Plan) puts the highest priority on keeping access to your online account convenient, simple and safe.

2 That s why we re excited to introduce new security standards that heighten protection while they streamline your login process even if you forget your password. What s changing?Once you ve updated your login, the new process will enable you to take advantage of the following changes to your login experience: No more security questions (or answers) to remember Immediate password reset sent by text or email Stronger, eight-character password you create from a wider set of optionsHow do I make the change?When you log into your account for the first time (after February 14, 2017) you ll be prompted to create a new password and recovery profile. It will only take a few minutes to make your new access fast, easy and more secure than click Register Now, and follow the instructions. If you have previously registered, but forgotten your username or password, select the appropriate link and follow the instructions.

3 Keep in mind the Dollar General 401(k) Information Line requires an alpha/numeric PIN, while you will use a Password for the Plan website. If you ve lost or misplaced your PIN/Password, call the Information Line and request a PIN/Password reminder or hold for a Customer Service Associate. JFebruary 14, 2017 STATEMENT E-DELIVERY beginning immediately Professional Management, now with Income+, is a fee-based investment advisory service from Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC (VRA) that s powered by Financial Engines1. When you enroll in Professional Management with Income+2, your plan investments are rebalanced3 as you near your retirement date to help guard against the impact of market volatility4. As part of the service, VRA Investment Advisor Representatives will also set up a payout schedule based on your Plan assets when you retire, with the goal of creating a reliable monthly income stream. Income+ is especially designed for people aged 60 and older who view the Plan as an important source of income throughout their retirement, and want professional assistance to help them create a plan to make their money last.

4 If you are younger than 60 years old, there are other investment advice programs offered by VRA and powered by Financial Engines that could be right for you. Online Advice a no-cost service that provides information and guidance for individuals who want to retain control over their own retirement planning and investment decisions. Professional Management a fee-based service for individuals who prefer to have their accounts managed for RETIREMENT INCOME FEATURE Spring 20171 Advisory Services provided by Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC (VRA). For more information, please read the Voya Retirement Advisors Disclosure Statement, Advisory Services Agreement and your plan s Fact Sheet. These documents may be viewed online by accessing the advisory services link(s) through your plan s website at You may also request these from a VRA Investment Advisor Representative by calling your Information Line Toll Free at 1-844-299-8692 Financial Engines Advisors acts as a sub advisor for Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC.

5 Financial Engines Advisors (FEA) is a federally registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Financial Engines, Inc. Neither VRA nor FEA provides tax or legal advice. If you need tax advice, consult your accountant, or if you need legal advice, consult your lawyer. Neither Voya Retirement Advisors nor Financial Engines Advisors can guarantee results, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Financial Engines is a registered trademark of Financial Engines, Inc. All other marks are the exclusive property of their respective With Financial Engines Professional Management with Income+, payouts begin in retirement at your request. Professional Management with Income+ seeks to manage your investments to create payouts that can last into your early 90s. If you think you ll want payouts longer than that and want a lifetime guarantee, consider an optional out-of-plan annuity purchase.

6 Guarantees of lifetime income are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing company. However, annuities are not guaranteed to be available and are generally unavailable to those over age 85 or for balances less than $10,000. Annuities are not right for everyone and you should decide if they are appropriate for you. Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC and Financial Engines, LLC do not guarantee payout amounts or payouts for Rebalancing does not ensure profit nor guarantee against Investments are not guaranteed and are subject to investment risk including the possible loss of principal . The investment return and principal value of the security will fluctuate so that when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original you d like to learn more about any of these advice programs, or would like to see an estimate of potential retirement payouts based on your current Savings strategy, call the Information Line Toll Free at 1-844-299-8692 and press 0 to speak to with a VRA Investment Advisor Representative.

7 Voya Services Company. All Rights Reserved. 175719 DG_Q416 Annual Newsletter_1116 CN1005-28039-1117 The Dollar General Corporation 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan Dollar General 401(k) Information Line Toll Free 1-844-299-8692 Visit the Plan website at IRS Contribution Limit Type of Contribution Total Annual Amount Allowed by IRS401(k) Elective Deferrals $18,000 Annual Defined $54,000 Contribution LimitAnnual Compensation Limit $270,000 Catch-Up Contribution Limit $6,000 Highly Compensated Employee $120,000