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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 17, 2018)

Filed December 17, 2018For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an 8-K on December 17, 2018, primarily to announce its fourth-quarter cash dividend. The company declared a dividend of $0.30 per share, payable to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2018, with the payment date set for January 15, 2019. This regular dividend payment reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders. While this filing is routine and focuses on the dividend, investors should note the consistent payout. It's important for investors to consider this information within the broader context of MPWR's financial health and future growth prospects, as typically detailed in their quarterly and annual reports. This 8-K serves as formal notification of the dividend action.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • 2Record date for the dividend is December 31, 2018.
  • 3Payment date for the dividend is January 15, 2019.
  • 4The filing is a standard 8-K, primarily covering other events (Item 8.01) and exhibits (Item 9.01).
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release detailing the dividend announcement.
  • 6The Chief Financial Officer, T. Bernie Blegen, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.30 per share to shareholders of record.

Shareholders of record as of December 31, 2018, will receive the dividend payment on January 15, 2019.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results or significant business updates. It is solely focused on the announcement of the regular quarterly cash dividend.

The press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.