Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) was submitted on March 5, 2021. The report primarily addresses corporate governance events, specifically the declaration of a quarterly dividend and the scheduling of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not contain comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics. The only financial data provided relates to dividend distribution:
- Quarterly Dividend: $0.24 per share of common stock.
- Annualized Dividend: $0.96 per share.
- Record Date: March 31, 2021.
- Payment Date: April 15, 2021.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. The primary event is the Board of Directors' decision to declare the Q1 2021 dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Events
Annual Meeting: The Company announced its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on May 17, 2021. Stockholders of record as of March 25, 2021, are entitled to vote.
Management Commentary: The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) by reference but does not include specific management commentary on outlook or risks within the text of this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the Record Date (March 31, 2021) to confirm eligibility for the $0.24 dividend payment.
- Confirm the Payment Date of April 15, 2021, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the dividend declaration.
- Check the Annual Meeting Date (May 17, 2021) and the record date for voting (March 25, 2021).