Summary
Amphenol Corporation (APH) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2006, to announce its first quarterly cash dividend for 2006. The company declared a dividend of $0.03 per share on its Common Stock, which is scheduled to be paid on or about April 5, 2006, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2006. This announcement is significant for investors as it signals the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflects confidence in its financial performance. While the dividend amount is modest, its declaration establishes a regular income stream for stockholders and may be viewed as a positive indicator of Amphenol's financial stability and future earnings prospects.
Key Highlights
- 1Amphenol Corporation announced its first quarterly dividend for 2006.
- 2The dividend amount is set at $0.03 per share of Common Stock.
- 3The payment date for the dividend is on or about April 5, 2006.
- 4The record date for dividend eligibility is March 15, 2006.
- 5The announcement was made via a press release filed with the SEC as an exhibit to the 8-K.
- 6The filing was made on January 27, 2006, with an event date of January 26, 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Amphenol Corporation's declaration of its first quarterly dividend for the year 2006 on its Common Stock.
The dividend is $0.03 per share. It is scheduled to be paid on or about April 5, 2006, to shareholders who are on record as of March 15, 2006.
No, this specific 8-K filing does not provide detailed financial results. Its sole purpose is to communicate the declaration of the quarterly dividend.
The announcement specifies this as the 'first quarterly dividend for 2006,' which implies that Amphenol intends to pay regular quarterly dividends, subject to future board declarations and the company's financial performance.