SEC Filing Summary: Actuant Corporation (Form 8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Actuant Corporation on July 27, 2018. The filing reports two specific corporate events: the appointment of a new senior financial officer and the declaration of a cash dividend. Note: The request metadata references "ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP," but the filing text explicitly identifies the registrant as Actuant Corporation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics. The only financial data disclosed relates to shareholder returns:
- Dividend Declaration: Annual cash dividend of $0.04 per common share.
- Payment Date: October 15, 2018.
- Record Date: September 28, 2018.
Material Changes
Personnel Change: Bryan R. Johnson was appointed as Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer effective July 27, 2018. He previously served as Vice President Finance – Engineered Solutions Segment since September 2017.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on operational outlook, or discussion of specific risks and contingencies beyond the standard disclosure of the dividend and personnel appointment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (September 28, 2018) to confirm eligibility for the $0.04 dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of October 15, 2018, for cash flow planning.
- Review the background of the new Corporate Controller, Bryan R. Johnson, for potential shifts in financial reporting strategy.
- Check subsequent filings for any changes to the dividend policy or further executive appointments.