01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K/A filed October 10, 2007. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous Form 8-K filed by The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) on October 10, 2007.
The purpose of this amendment is to correct an error in the original filing regarding the company's quarterly dividend declaration. Specifically, the record date for the dividend was incorrectly stated as October 19, 2006, in the initial 8-K. This amended filing clarifies that the correct record date for the dividend is October 19, 2007.
This correction is important for investors to ensure they are aware of the accurate eligibility criteria for receiving the declared dividend. The amendment itself does not introduce new financial information or strategic changes but serves as a procedural correction to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate shareholder communication.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Amendment to a previously filed 8-K, correcting a specific detail.
- The correction pertains to the record date for a quarterly dividend declaration.
- Original filing incorrectly stated the record date as October 19, 2006.
- Corrected record date is now accurately stated as October 19, 2007.
- Filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
- The amendment ensures accurate communication to shareholders regarding dividend eligibility.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K/A filing?
The main purpose of this filing is to amend a previous 8-K report to correct an error regarding the record date for Procter & Gamble's quarterly dividend. The original filing incorrectly stated the record date.
What was the specific error in the original 8-K filing?
The original 8-K filing incorrectly identified the record date for the quarterly dividend as October 19, 2006. This amendment corrects that date.
What is the correct record date for the dividend?
The correct record date for the quarterly dividend, as clarified in this amended filing, is October 19, 2007.
Does this filing introduce any new financial information or operational changes?
No, this filing is purely a procedural correction of a previously disclosed dividend record date. It does not contain new financial data, operational updates, or strategic changes.
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