Summary
Amphenol Corporation (APH) filed a Form 8-K on July 29, 2016, primarily to announce its third-quarter 2016 dividend. The company declared a dividend of $0.14 per share on its Common Stock, reflecting a consistent return of capital to shareholders. This filing is routine and provides standard disclosure regarding the dividend declaration. Investors should note that the primary focus of this 8-K is the dividend announcement, and it does not contain detailed operational or financial results beyond what is implied by the dividend payment itself.
Key Highlights
- 1Announcement of the third quarter 2016 dividend for Amphenol Corporation's Common Stock.
- 2The declared dividend amount is $0.14 per share.
- 3The filing date is July 29, 2016, and the event date reported is July 28, 2016.
- 4This 8-K filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
- 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release related to the dividend announcement.
- 6Craig A. Lampo, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Amphenol Corporation's third-quarter dividend for 2016, which is set at $0.14 per share.
No, this 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial results. Its primary purpose is the dividend announcement, with the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 serving as the disclosure document.
The dividend announcement indicates that Amphenol Corporation is continuing its practice of returning capital to shareholders. While the amount is modest, it signals the company's financial health and its commitment to providing returns.
Craig A. Lampo is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Amphenol Corporation. His signature on the 8-K filing confirms that the information being reported is accurate and has been duly authorized by the company's management.