Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Golar LNG Limited, dated November 27, 2013, serves as a report of foreign issuer information pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing primarily disseminates a press release regarding dividend information and references the company's third quarter 2013 report released on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on dividend distribution details rather than comprehensive financial performance metrics.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this specific filing. The document acts as a notification of an upcoming dividend payment rather than a report on operational shifts or comparative period analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Unusual Items
Dividend Declaration: Golar LNG announced a total dividend of $0.45 per share.
- Ex-Dividend Date: December 4, 2013
- Record Date: December 6, 2013
- Payment Date: On or about December 20, 2013
The filing notes that this information is subject to disclosure requirements under the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. No specific management guidance, risk factors, or unusual items are discussed in the text provided.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date of December 4, 2013, to determine eligibility for the $0.45 per share payment.
- Review the full third quarter 2013 report referenced in the filing for detailed financial performance data not included here.
- Confirm the payment date of approximately December 20, 2013, for cash flow planning.