Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (EPRT) was submitted on December 3, 2021. The report details a corporate action taken by the Board of Directors regarding shareholder distributions for the fourth quarter of 2021.
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 dividend distribution:
- Quarterly Dividend: $0.26 per share of common stock.
- Annualized Dividend: $1.04 per share.
- Record Date: December 31, 2021.
- Payment Date: January 13, 2022.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in revenue, operating results, or financial position compared to prior periods. The primary event is the declaration of the quarterly dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly reports the dividend declaration event.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (December 31, 2021) to confirm eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date (January 13, 2022) for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K summary.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment execution and any changes to the dividend policy.