OPTICAL CABLE CORP current report, Q4 FY2013

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)

Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)

Reporting Date: October 15, 2013

Event: Declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document solely addresses a corporate action regarding shareholder distributions.

  • Dividend Amount: $0.02 per share
  • Record Date: October 29, 2013
  • Payment Date: On or about November 15, 2013

Material Changes

The filing reports the declaration of a cash dividend. No material changes to financial performance, operations, or capital structure other than the dividend obligation are disclosed in this document.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of unusual items. It is a procedural report of the dividend declaration.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the record date (October 29, 2013) to confirm eligibility for the $0.02 per share dividend.
  • Confirm the expected payment date (on or about November 15, 2013).
  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K summary.