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ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 23, 2020)

Filed July 23, 2020For Securities:OKE

Summary

ONEOK Inc. (OKE) filed an 8-K on July 23, 2020, primarily to announce its quarterly dividend declaration. The company's board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.935 per share of common stock, maintaining the same rate as the previous quarter. This dividend is payable on August 14, 2020, to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2020. This declaration is significant for income-focused investors, as it signals continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders amidst the economic uncertainties of mid-2020. The unchanged dividend rate suggests management's confidence in the company's underlying business performance and cash flow generation capabilities, despite the broader market environment. Investors should note that while the dividend itself is stable, the filing does not provide any new operational or financial performance updates beyond the dividend announcement.

Key Highlights

  • 1ONEOK Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.935 per share.
  • 2The dividend rate remains unchanged from the prior quarter.
  • 3The annualized dividend rate is $3.74 per share.
  • 4The dividend is payable on August 14, 2020.
  • 5Shareholders of record as of August 3, 2020, will receive the dividend.
  • 6The announcement was made via a news release dated July 22, 2020, and attached as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce ONEOK Inc.'s declaration of its quarterly dividend and to provide details regarding its payment date and record date.

No, the quarterly dividend of $0.935 per share is unchanged from the previous quarter.

The dividend is scheduled to be paid on August 14, 2020, to shareholders who are recorded as of the close of business on August 3, 2020.

No, this 8-K filing is specifically focused on the dividend declaration and does not include any new financial statements, operational updates, or forward-looking guidance.