Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Banco Bradesco S.A. (Bank Bradesco) relates to the period ending June 30, 2008. The document announces the Board of Directors' approval of Intermediary Dividends for the first half of 2008, declared on June 27, 2008.
Key Financial Metrics
- Dividend Declaration: Total amount of R$387 million.
- Per Share Amounts: R$0.120175000 per common share and R$0.132192500 per preferred share.
- Record Date: June 27, 2008.
- Ex-Dividend Date: June 30, 2008.
- Payment Date: July 21, 2008.
- Tax Status: No Withholding Income Tax applies under Article 10 of Law # 9,249/95.
The filing does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the period.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or discuss material changes in operating results versus prior periods. It notes that the declared Intermediary Dividends represent 10 times the amount of dividends paid monthly.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document includes a standard Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer. It warns that statements regarding future economic circumstances, industry conditions, and company performance are based on current estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that expected events or trends will occur. No specific management commentary on future guidance or unusual items is provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total dividend payout of R$387 million against the company's total share count.
- Confirm the ex-dividend date of June 30, 2008, for trading purposes.
- Check the payment settlement date of July 21, 2008, for cash flow planning.
- Review the specific per-share amounts for common (R$0.120175000) and preferred (R$0.132192500) shares.
- Confirm tax treatment details under Brazilian Law # 9,249/95 for applicable shareholders.