01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 13, 2004. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), dated October 13, 2004, primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure concerning a quarterly dividend declaration.
The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25a per share on both its Common Stock and Series A ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. This dividend is set to be paid on or after November 15, 2004, to shareholders who are on record by the close of business on October 22, 2004. This announcement is standard practice for dividend-paying companies and provides shareholders with advance notice of the distribution.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- The Procter & Gamble Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.
- The dividend applies to both Common Stock and Series A ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
- The payment date for the dividend is on or after November 15, 2004.
- The record date for determining dividend eligibility is October 22, 2004.
- The filing is made under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure.
- This is a routine update for investors regarding shareholder distributions.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the declaration of a quarterly dividend by The Procter & Gamble Company's Board of Directors, in compliance with Regulation FD to ensure all investors receive timely and equal information.
What is the amount of the declared quarterly dividend?
The declared quarterly dividend is $0.25 per share.
Who is eligible to receive this dividend?
Shareholders of record at the close of business on October 22, 2004, are eligible to receive the dividend. This includes holders of the Common Stock and the Series A ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
When will the dividend be paid?
The dividend will be paid on or after November 15, 2004.
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