Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by American Vanguard Corporation covers the reporting period of December 10, 2018. The filing reports a corporate action regarding a cash dividend declaration 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 amount:
- Cash Dividend: $0.02 per share
- Record Date: December 27, 2018
- Payment Date: January 10, 2019
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to 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, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly serves to announce the dividend declaration and incorporates the associated press release by reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Confirm the record date (December 27, 2018) to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for any additional context not included in the 8-K text.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment date confirmation on January 10, 2019.