Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by American Vanguard Corporation covers the reporting period of September 19, 2014. 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.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.05 per share of common stock.
- Record Date: October 8, 2014.
- Payment Date: October 22, 2014.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. The primary event is the declaration of the quarterly cash dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the standard disclosure of the dividend event. No unusual items are reported.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Confirm the record date (October 8, 2014) to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy.