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PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 10, 2018)

Reports
Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed April 10, 2018
Period End
April 10, 2018
Security
PG
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K225

PG filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 225 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 10, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) filed an 8-K on April 10, 2018, primarily to announce a regular quarterly dividend declaration.

The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.7172a per share for common stock and certain preferred stock. This dividend is payable on or after May 15, 2018, with a record date of April 20, 2018. This filing serves to comply with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors receive this material information concurrently.

For investors, the key takeaway is the consistent declaration of a quarterly dividend, which signals ongoing financial health and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. While this 8-K does not contain new financial performance data, it reinforces P&G's established dividend policy, a critical factor for income-focused investors and those seeking stability in their portfolio.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Quarterly Dividend Declared: P&G's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend.
  2. Dividend Amount: The dividend is set at $0.7172 per share for common stock.
  3. Payment Date: The dividend is payable on or after May 15, 2018.
  4. Record Date: Shareholders of record as of April 20, 2018, will receive the dividend.
  5. Regulation FD Compliance: The filing was made under Item 7.01 to ensure broad public disclosure of material information.
  6. No New Financial Data: This report primarily focuses on the dividend announcement and does not present updated financial statements or performance metrics.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

    The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the declaration of P&G's regular quarterly dividend to comply with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors receive the information at the same time.

  2. How much is the quarterly dividend and when will it be paid?

    The quarterly dividend is $0.7172 per share for common stock. It is payable on or after May 15, 2018.

  3. Who is eligible to receive this dividend?

    Shareholders of P&G's common stock, as well as Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock, who are shareholders of record at the close of business on April 20, 2018, will be eligible to receive the dividend.

  4. Does this filing include any new financial results for P&G?

    No, this 8-K filing does not include new financial statements or detailed financial performance results. Its sole purpose is to announce the dividend declaration.

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