01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed December 12, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) filed a brief Form 8-K on December 12, 2025 under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to announce its fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $1.56a per share.
The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025, with payment scheduled for January 15, 2026. The announcement is contained in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or material operational developments.
Its significance for investors is primarily a confirmation of the company's ongoing shareholder return policy, since the dividend is a meaningful, regular payment rather than a one-time distribution. Investors should note that the per-share amount is disclosed here without any accompanying commentary on the company's cash position, earnings, or payout outlook. For investors evaluating the stock, the key practical item is the record date: shares must be held as of December 31, 2025 to receive the payment.
Because this is a routine quarterly declaration, the filing should be read as a reaffirmation of the existing dividend program rather than a signal of a change in capital allocation. Investors seeking the company's financial performance should refer to its most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q filings.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Declared a fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $1.56 per share of common stock.
- Record date is the close of business on December 31, 2025; holders of record on that date are entitled to the dividend.
- Dividend payment date is January 15, 2026.
- Disclosed under Item 8.01 (Other Events) with the full press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- The filing contains no earnings, revenue, margin, or guidance information.
- The company states it has operations across the US, Europe, and Asia and does not maintain a single headquarters, listing Schaffhausen, Switzerland as the press release dateline.
- Filing was signed by CFO T. Bernie Blegen, who is also the company's investor relations contact.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the dividend and when must I own the stock to receive it?
The dividend is $1.56 per share. To receive it, you must be a stockholder of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025.
When will the dividend be paid?
The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.
Does this filing include financial results or guidance?
No. The 8-K covers only the dividend declaration. Financial performance and outlook must be found in the company's periodic reports, such as the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings referenced in the press release's safe harbor statement.
Is this dividend a change from the company's prior practice?
The filing does not describe any change. It presents the payment as a fourth quarter dividend, which indicates it is part of a regular quarterly program. Investors should check prior filings to confirm the historical dividend pattern and whether the amount has changed.
Why does the company say it has no headquarters?
The company states it has operations in multiple locations across the US, Europe, and Asia, so it does not maintain a headquarters. The addresses in the filing were included only to satisfy SEC requirements.
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