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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 20, 2010)

Filed July 20, 2010For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on July 19, 2010, to report the declaration of its quarterly cash dividend. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.205 per share for common stock. This dividend payment underscores Costco's commitment to returning capital to its shareholders and reflects a consistent approach to shareholder returns. Investors can view this as a signal of the company's financial health and confidence in its ongoing operations. The dividend is payable on August 20, 2010, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on August 6, 2010. While this filing does not contain material operational updates or financial performance figures beyond the dividend declaration, it serves as an official notification of the capital distribution to its owners. Investors should note the record and payment dates to ensure they are eligible to receive this dividend.

Key Highlights

  • 1Declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on common stock.
  • 2Dividend amount set at $0.205 per share.
  • 3Dividend payment date is August 20, 2010.
  • 4Record date for dividend eligibility is August 6, 2010.
  • 5This filing serves as an official notification of the dividend to shareholders.
  • 6The event date was July 18, 2010, with the filing on July 19, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend by Costco Wholesale Corporation's Board of Directors.

The quarterly cash dividend declared is $0.205 per share of common stock.

The dividend is payable on August 20, 2010. To be eligible to receive the dividend, shareholders must be on record as of the close of business on August 6, 2010.

No, this specific 8-K filing is solely focused on the declaration of the quarterly cash dividend and does not include other operational updates or detailed financial statements. It also notes the inclusion of a press release dated July 20, 2010, as an exhibit.