8-KRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 10, 2017)

Filed January 10, 2017For Securities:PG

Summary

Procter & Gamble (PG) filed an 8-K on January 10, 2017, primarily to announce a quarterly dividend declaration. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.6695 per share for common stock and specific preferred stock classes. This dividend is payable on or after February 15, 2017, with a record date of January 20, 2017. This announcement, made under Regulation FD, ensures all investors receive material information simultaneously. While this filing doesn't disclose new financial performance or strategic shifts, it reaffirms the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders, a key consideration for income-focused investors. The dividend declaration is a routine but important event for PG shareholders, reflecting the company's ongoing financial stability and dividend policy.

Key Highlights

  • 1Quarterly dividend declared: $0.6695 per share.
  • 2Dividend applies to Common Stock and Series A/B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
  • 3Payment date for the dividend is on or after February 15, 2017.
  • 4Record date for dividend eligibility is January 20, 2017.
  • 5Filing made under Regulation FD to ensure broad disclosure of dividend information.
  • 6The 8-K includes a furnished news release dated January 10, 2017 (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the declaration of the company's quarterly dividend, in compliance with Regulation FD.

The quarterly dividend is set at $0.6695 per share. It is payable to shareholders of record of the Common Stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock as of January 20, 2017.

The dividend payment will be made on or after February 15, 2017.

No, this specific 8-K filing, dated January 10, 2017, is solely for the purpose of announcing the dividend declaration and does not contain new financial results or operational updates.