Summary
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 $0.7172 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.
Key Highlights
- 1Declaration of quarterly dividend of $0.7172 per share.
- 2Dividend applies to Common Stock and Series A & B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
- 3Payment date is on or after August 15, 2018.
- 4Record date for common stock is close of business on July 20, 2018.
- 5Record date for preferred stock is start of business on July 20, 2018.
- 6Filing made under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
- 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the Dividend News Release dated July 10, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The quarterly dividend declared is $0.7172 per share for both common stock and the specified series of preferred stock.
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.
No, this 8-K filing does not include new financial statements or results. Its focus is solely on the dividend declaration and related disclosure.