West Bancorporation Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This is a Current Report (Form 8-K) filed by West Bancorporation, Inc. on October 12, 2005, covering events reported as of October 13, 2005. The registrant is incorporated in Iowa and maintains its principal executive offices in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The primary financial disclosure is the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share.
Material Changes
The material event reported is the declaration of the quarterly dividend. No other material changes to financial position or operations are detailed in this specific filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a standard disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, noting that actual results could differ materially from expectations due to underlying assumptions, risks, and uncertainties. The company states it undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date and payment date for the declared $0.16 per share dividend.
- Confirm the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Review the full press release (Exhibit 99) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration.