01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 10, 2018. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This 8-K filing by The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure, announcing the declaration of its quarterly dividend.
The Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.7172a per share for common stock and specific preferred stock classes. This declaration signals continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders, a key consideration for income-focused investors.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Declaration of quarterly dividend of $0.7172 per share.
- Dividend applies to Common Stock and Series A & B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
- Payment date is on or after August 15, 2018.
- Record date for common stock is close of business on July 20, 2018.
- Record date for preferred stock is start of business on July 20, 2018.
- Filing made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the Dividend News Release dated July 10, 2018.
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 disclose, under Regulation FD, the declaration of the quarterly dividend by Procter & Gamble's Board of Directors.
How much is the quarterly dividend per share?
The quarterly dividend declared is $0.7172 per share for both common stock and the specified series of preferred stock.
When will shareholders receive the dividend?
The dividend is payable on or after August 15, 2018. Shareholders must be of record on July 20, 2018, to be eligible to receive the dividend.
Does this filing include any new financial results?
No, this 8-K filing does not include new financial statements or results. Its focus is solely on the dividend declaration and related disclosure.
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