Summary
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) filed an 8-K on October 9, 2018, to announce its quarterly dividend declaration. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.7172 per share for common and preferred stockholders. This dividend is payable on or after November 15, 2018, with a record date of October 19, 2018. This announcement is made in accordance with Regulation FD, ensuring all investors receive timely and equal information regarding material company events. Investors should note this filing pertains solely to the dividend declaration and does not contain updates on financial performance or other operational matters.
Key Highlights
- 1Quarterly Dividend Declared: PG's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend.
- 2Dividend Amount: The declared dividend is $0.7172 per share.
- 3Applicable Stock: The dividend applies to both Common Stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock.
- 4Payment Date: The dividend is payable on or after November 15, 2018.
- 5Record Date: Shareholders of record as of October 19, 2018, are eligible to receive the dividend.
- 6Regulation FD Disclosure: The filing is made under Regulation FD to ensure fair disclosure of material information.
- 7Exhibit Provided: An accompanying Dividend News Release (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished with the report.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce the declaration of PG's quarterly dividend to its shareholders, in compliance with Regulation FD.
Common Stock shareholders and holders of Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock who are shareholders of record by the close of business on October 19, 2018, are eligible.
The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or after November 15, 2018.
No, this specific 8-K filing is solely for the purpose of disclosing the quarterly dividend declaration. It does not contain financial statements, performance updates, or other operational news.