Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Spire Inc. on July 25, 2019. The filing reports 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:
- Dividend Declaration: A prorated quarterly dividend of $0.34417 per depository share.
- Security: 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- Payment Date: August 15, 2019.
- Record Date: August 5, 2019.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to revenue, operations, or financial position compared to prior periods. The sole event reported is the declaration of the preferred stock dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a routine disclosure of a dividend payment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of August 5, 2019 to confirm eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of August 15, 2019 for cash flow planning.
- Review the specific terms of the 5.90% Series A Preferred Stock to understand the "prorated" nature of the $0.34417 dividend.