Summary
Procter & Gamble (PG) announced a quarterly dividend declaration on October 8, 2019. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.7459 per share for its common stock and ESOP convertible preferred stock. This declaration signals continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders and provides a predictable income stream for investors. The dividend is payable on or after November 15, 2019, with a record date of October 18, 2019. This filing, made under Regulation FD, ensures all investors have access to this material information simultaneously. Investors should note the ex-dividend date to ensure eligibility for this payout.
Key Highlights
- 1Declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.7459 per share.
- 2Dividend applies to both common stock and ESOP convertible preferred stock.
- 3Payment date for the dividend is on or after November 15, 2019.
- 4Record date for dividend eligibility is October 18, 2019.
- 5The filing was made under Regulation FD Disclosure.
- 6Includes Exhibit 99.1, a Dividend News Release.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the declaration of a quarterly dividend by Procter & Gamble's Board of Directors, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure).
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 the close of business on October 18, 2019.
The dividend will be paid on or after November 15, 2019, to eligible shareholders who are of record by October 18, 2019.
The record date of October 18, 2019, means that investors must own Procter & Gamble shares by the close of business on this date to be eligible to receive the declared quarterly dividend.