01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 11, 2016. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) filed an 8-K on October 11, 2016, primarily to disclose its quarterly dividend declaration.
The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.6695a per share for common and preferred stockholders. This dividend is payable on or after November 15, 2016, to shareholders of record as of October 21, 2016. The filing also includes a news release from October 11, 2016, as an exhibit, likely containing further details on the dividend and potentially other company updates.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Quarterly Dividend Declared: PG's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend.
- Dividend Amount: The dividend is set at $0.6695 per share.
- Record Date: Shareholders of record on October 21, 2016, are eligible for the dividend.
- Payment Date: The dividend will be paid on or after November 15, 2016.
- Regulation FD Disclosure: The filing is made under Regulation FD to ensure broad public disclosure of material information.
- Included Exhibit: A news release dated October 11, 2016, is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the declaration of PG's quarterly dividend and provide details regarding the amount, record date, and payment date, in compliance with Regulation FD.
How much is the quarterly dividend per share?
The declared quarterly dividend is $0.6695 per share.
Who is eligible to receive this dividend?
Common Stock shareholders of record at the close of business on October 21, 2016, and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock shareholders of record at the start of business on October 21, 2016, are eligible to receive the dividend.
When will the dividend be paid?
The dividend is payable on or after November 15, 2016.
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