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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 14, 2023)

Filed December 14, 2023For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on December 13, 2023, announcing its first-quarter operating results for the 12-week period ending November 26, 2023. While the filing itself directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial results, a significant announcement within the 8-K is the declaration of a special cash dividend. This special dividend amounts to $15 per share, payable on January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 28, 2023. This dividend distribution is a material event for shareholders, indicating a return of capital and potentially reflecting strong cash flow generation and confidence in the company's financial position. Investors should refer to the accompanying press release for the comprehensive first-quarter financial performance metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1Costco announced its first-quarter operating results for the period ending November 26, 2023, via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 2A significant announcement is the declaration of a special cash dividend of $15 per share.
  • 3The special dividend is payable on January 12, 2024.
  • 4Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 28, 2023, will receive the special dividend.
  • 5The 8-K filing includes a press release that contains the company's Q1 financial results.
  • 6The filing includes the standard Cover Page Interactive Data File.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most significant news for investors is the declaration of a special cash dividend of $15 per share. While the first-quarter operating results are also reported via an attached press release, the dividend is a direct action benefiting shareholders.

The special cash dividend of $15 per share is payable on January 12, 2024.

Shareholders who are of record at the close of business on December 28, 2023, will be eligible to receive the special dividend.

The detailed operating results for the first quarter ended November 26, 2023, are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.