01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 9, 2019. 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 $0.7459a per share for both common stock and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. Investors should note the payment date is on or after August 15, 2019, with a record date of July 19, 2019. This announcement is routine and reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders, a key consideration for income-focused investors in PG.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.7459 per share.
- Dividend applies to both common stock and specific preferred stock classes (Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A).
- Payment date for the dividend is on or after August 15, 2019.
- Record date for common stock shareholders is July 19, 2019.
- Record date for preferred stock shareholders is July 19, 2019.
- The filing is made under Regulation FD to ensure broad public dissemination of dividend information.
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the official Dividend News Release.
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 the declaration of The Procter & Gamble Company's quarterly dividend to all shareholders, in compliance with Regulation FD.
How much is the quarterly dividend and who is eligible to receive it?
The quarterly dividend is $0.7459 per share. It is payable to shareholders of record for both the common stock and the Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock as of July 19, 2019.
When will shareholders receive the dividend payment?
The dividend payment will be made on or after August 15, 2019, to eligible shareholders of record as of July 19, 2019.
Is this dividend increase or decrease from previous quarters?
This filing only announces the declaration of the current quarterly dividend amount. It does not provide historical comparison to indicate if this is an increase or decrease from prior dividend payments.
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