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PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 14, 2020)

Reports
Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed April 14, 2020
Period End
April 14, 2020
Security
PG
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K224

PG filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 224 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 14, 2020. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Procter & Gamble (PG) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.7907a per share, payable on or after May 15, 2020.

This demonstrates the company's continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders, a key factor for income-oriented investors. Furthermore, P&G is accelerating its third-quarter earnings release date to April 17, 2020, from April 21.

The company explicitly stated this move is for prompt and transparent communication with shareholders and not indicative of financial performance. Investors should note this change in reporting schedule, while also understanding it is not a signal about the upcoming earnings themselves.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.7907 per share.
  2. Dividend payment is scheduled for on or after May 15, 2020.
  3. Record dates for dividend payment are April 24, 2020, for both Common Stock and Preferred Stock.
  4. Third quarter earnings release date advanced to April 17, 2020.
  5. Original earnings release date was April 21, 2020.
  6. The company states the advancement of the earnings release is for timely shareholder communication, not a performance indicator.
  7. The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the new dividend amount per share?

    The quarterly dividend declared is $0.7907 per share.

  2. When will the dividend be paid?

    The dividend is payable on or after May 15, 2020.

  3. Why has the Q3 earnings release date been moved up?

    Procter & Gamble stated the objective is to provide shareholders with information as quickly and transparently as possible. They emphasize this change should not be interpreted as an indication of positive or negative results.

  4. Am I eligible for the dividend?

    Common Stock shareholders of record at the close of business on April 24, 2020, and Series A and Series B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock shareholders of record at the start of business on April 24, 2020, are eligible for the dividend.

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