01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 10, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) filed a brief Form 8-K on September 10, 2026, to disclose that it issued a press release announcing a third-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $2.00a per common share.
The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026, with payment scheduled for October 15, 2026. The filing is routine in nature under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and contains no financial results, guidance, or material operating developments. For investors, the key takeaway is the continued commitment to shareholder returns through a regular quarterly dividend.
The filing does not disclose the total cash cost of the dividend, the dividend's yield relative to the share price, or whether the payout is changing from prior quarters. Those details would need to be cross-referenced against the company's prior dividend history, share count, and recent 10-Q disclosures.
The 8-K also notes that MPS operates across the U.S., Europe, and Asia without a single headquarters location, and that the Schaffhausen, Switzerland dateline in the press release reflects the issuing location. This is a standard disclosure for the company and does not signal any change in corporate structure or governance.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Announced a third-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $2.00 per common share, filed under Item 8.01 (Other Events).
- Record date is September 30, 2026; payment date is October 15, 2026.
- The filing contains no financial results, earnings guidance, or forward-looking operational updates beyond standard safe-harbor language.
- The dividend is a routine, recurring shareholder return rather than a special or one-time distribution, based on the 'third quarter' designation.
- The company is a fabless semiconductor designer of power electronics solutions, founded in 1997 by CEO Michael Hsing.
- The 8-K cover notes that MPS does not have a single headquarters for SEC purposes, with operations spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- Investor relations contact is Tony Balow, Vice President, Finance.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the dividend and when do I need to own the stock to receive it?
The dividend is $2.00 per common share. To receive it, you must be a stockholder of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026. The payment is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Is this a special dividend or a regular quarterly dividend?
The announcement describes it as the third quarter 2026 dividend, which indicates it is part of the company's regular quarterly dividend program. The filing does not explicitly characterize it as special or one-time.
Does this filing include any information about MPS's financial performance?
No. The 8-K only covers the dividend announcement. Financial results, margins, and guidance would appear in the company's quarterly earnings releases and Form 10-Q filings.
Why does the 8-K list no headquarters address?
The company states that it operates in multiple locations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia and has not identified a single headquarters. It includes an address in the filing only to comply with SEC requirements.
Where can investors find more detail on the dividend's total cost and sustainability?
Investors should review the company's most recent 10-Q and 10-K filings, which typically disclose dividends paid, share count, and capital allocation policy, along with the company's investor relations materials at [email protected].
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