Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Energizer Holdings, Inc. on November 12, 2018. The filing serves to disclose material corporate events under Regulation FD, specifically regarding a quarterly dividend declaration and a change in Board leadership.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is:
- Quarterly Dividend: $0.30 per share on Common Stock.
- Payment Date: December 13, 2018.
- Record Date: November 30, 2018.
Material Changes
The filing reports two significant corporate governance changes effective immediately as of November 12, 2018:
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.
- Board Appointment: The Board elected Patrick J. Moore as the independent Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide forward-looking guidance, management commentary on operational outlook, or specific risk factors. It strictly reports the declaration of the dividend and the appointment of the new Chairman. The information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and is not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of November 30, 2018, to confirm eligibility for the $0.30 dividend payment.
- Confirm the payment date of December 13, 2018, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press releases (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) for additional context on the new Chairman's background and the dividend rationale.
- Note that this 8-K does not contain updated financial performance data; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for revenue and earnings metrics.