SEC Filing Summary: First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed on February 17, 2004, by First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc., a Maryland corporation. The filing addresses "Other Events" under Item 5, specifically regarding a corporate action affecting shareholders.
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 quarterly dividend amount.
- Quarterly Dividend: $0.09 per share
- Record Date: March 12, 2004
- Payment Date: March 26, 2004
Material Changes
The Company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to nine cents per share. The filing text does not explicitly state the previous dividend amount to quantify the magnitude of the increase, nor does it provide comparative financial data against prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or discussion of unusual items beyond the dividend announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the previous quarterly dividend amount to calculate the exact percentage increase.
- Confirm the Company's current share count to estimate the total cash outflow for the dividend.
- Review the attached news release (Exhibit) for any additional context regarding the dividend decision.
- Check subsequent filings for the Company's financial performance supporting this dividend increase.