Summary
Amphenol Corporation (APH) has filed a Form 8-K detailing the effective completion of a two-for-one stock split for its Class A Common Stock. This split, executed as a stock dividend, was distributed to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026. In conjunction with this stock split, the previously announced third quarter dividend amount has been adjusted. The dividend, to be paid on October 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2026, will now be $0.125 per share, reflecting the increased number of shares outstanding post-split.
Key Highlights
- 1Amphenol Corporation has successfully completed a two-for-one stock split of its Class A Common Stock.
- 2The stock split was effected as a stock dividend to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026.
- 3The third quarter 2026 dividend per share has been adjusted downward to $0.125 due to the stock split.
- 4The adjusted dividend will be paid on October 14, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2026.
- 5The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, advising investors of potential risks and uncertainties.
- 6The information provided is furnished under Item 8.01 and is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following the two-for-one stock split, for every share of Class A Common Stock you held, you now hold two shares. The total value of your investment should remain proportionally the same immediately after the split, assuming no market fluctuations.
The quarterly dividend amount per share has been reduced to $0.125 to account for the doubling of the outstanding shares. This means that while the dividend per share is lower, the total dividend payout for shareholders holding the same number of equivalent pre-split shares should remain consistent.
The adjusted dividend of $0.125 per share will be paid on October 14, 2026, to shareholders who were on record as of September 22, 2026.
This filing is primarily an administrative disclosure to inform investors about the completion of the stock split and the subsequent adjustment to the dividend. It does not contain new financial results or significant strategic operational changes beyond these corporate actions.