Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: First Community Corporation (holding company for First Community Bank)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: April 18, 2012
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2012
Key Financial Metrics
The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results for the period ended March 31, 2012. However, the text of this 8-K summary does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2012.
- Dividend Amount: $0.04 per share of common stock.
- Record Date: May 1, 2012.
- Payment Date: May 15, 2012.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies beyond the announcement of the quarterly dividend and the reference to the earnings press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release) for specific Q1 2012 revenue, net income, and asset quality metrics.
- Confirm the ex-dividend date to ensure eligibility for the $0.04 per share payment.
- Verify the company's liquidity position and capital adequacy ratios in the full quarterly report.