Summary
Fastenal Company (FAST) filed an 8-K on November 18, 2008, to report a routine dividend declaration by its Board of Directors. The company announced a cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on December 15, 2008, to shareholders of record on December 5, 2008. This filing primarily serves to formally communicate this shareholder distribution, indicating the company's continued commitment to returning capital to its investors. While this 8-K is a standard disclosure for dividend announcements, investors should note the specific payment and record dates. The announcement is consistent with Fastenal's practice of providing regular dividend payments, and the details are included as an exhibit via a press release. The filing was signed by Daniel L. Florness, Chief Financial Officer, and its purpose is to ensure timely and transparent communication with the market regarding this corporate action.
Key Highlights
- 1Fastenal Company declared a cash dividend of $0.27 per share.
- 2The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2008.
- 3Shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 5, 2008, are eligible for the dividend.
- 4The announcement was made via a press release filed as an exhibit to the 8-K.
- 5The filing was made on November 18, 2008, and reports an event date of November 18, 2008.
- 6Daniel L. Florness, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.