Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Spire Inc. on October 16, 2019. The filing pertains to a corporate action taken by the Board of Directors regarding the company's preferred stock.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics. The only specific financial data disclosed is related to a dividend declaration:
- Dividend Amount: $0.36875 per depositary share.
- Security: 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- Record Date: October 31, 2019.
- Payment Date: November 15, 2019.
Material Changes
The filing reports a routine quarterly dividend declaration. No material changes to the company's financial position, operations, or capital structure are disclosed in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is strictly a notification of the dividend event under Item 8.01 (Other Events).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of October 31, 2019, to confirm eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of November 15, 2019, for cash flow planning.
- Review the company's broader 10-Q or 10-K filings for comprehensive financial performance data not included in this 8-K.