Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (Louisiana) reports a corporate event dated August 18, 2016. The company is headquartered in Hammond, Louisiana.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial metric disclosed is a quarterly cash dividend declaration of $0.16 per share on outstanding common stock.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely announces the declaration of a dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management commentary is limited to the dividend announcement. The Board of Directors declared the dividend, marking the 93rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders since 1993. No forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies are discussed in this report.
Dividend Schedule
- Record Date: September 20, 2016
- Payment Date: Expected September 30, 2016
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the $0.16 payment.
- Confirm the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Review the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K for underlying earnings supporting this 93rd consecutive dividend.