Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) on July 15, 2015. The filing reports a corporate event occurring on July 16, 2015, regarding the declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the dividend declaration:
- Dividend Amount: $0.02 per share on common stock.
- Record Date: July 29, 2015.
- Payment Date: On or about August 14, 2015.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance, operations, or capital structure compared to prior periods. The sole material event is the declaration of the quarterly cash dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, outlook, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly serves to disclose the dividend announcement referenced in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date (on or about August 14, 2015) and the record date (July 29, 2015).
- Confirm the dividend amount of $0.02 per share against the company's historical dividend policy.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K text.