01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 8, 2014. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing from Procter & Gamble (PG) primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, announcing the company's quarterly dividend declaration.
The Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.6436a per share for common stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. This declaration reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Investors should note the payment and record dates for this dividend.
The dividend is payable on or after August 15, 2014, with a record date of July 18, 2014, for both common and preferred stockholders. This timely disclosure ensures all shareholders have the necessary information regarding their upcoming dividend entitlement, reinforcing transparency in capital allocation.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Procter & Gamble declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6436 per share.
- The dividend applies to both Common Stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
- The dividend payment date is on or after August 15, 2014.
- The record date for the dividend is July 18, 2014.
- This announcement was made under Regulation FD Disclosure.
- The filing includes a news release dated July 8, 2014, as an exhibit.
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 disclose information about the declaration of Procter & Gamble's quarterly dividend, in compliance with Regulation FD.
How much is the quarterly dividend and when will it be paid?
The quarterly dividend is $0.6436 per share. It is payable on or after August 15, 2014.
Who is eligible to receive this dividend?
Shareholders of record for the Common Stock and the Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock as of the close of business on July 18, 2014, are eligible to receive this dividend.
Is there any other significant financial information in this report?
No, this specific 8-K filing is solely focused on the dividend declaration and does not contain other operational or financial performance updates.
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