Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 16, 2012
Event Date: July 17, 2012 (Press Release Announcement)
This filing reports the declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only financial data disclosed relates to the dividend declaration:
- Dividend Amount: $0.015 per share
- Record Date: July 27, 2012
- Payment Date: On or about August 15, 2012
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely addresses the corporate action of declaring a quarterly dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the standard dividend announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of July 27, 2012, to confirm eligibility for the $0.015 per share dividend.
- Confirm the expected payment date of approximately August 15, 2012.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the summary text.