CDW Corporation Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
CDW Corporation filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on February 13, 2014. The filing serves to announce the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013, and to declare a quarterly cash dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the specific financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2013. However, the text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release for these figures.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0425 per common share.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on March 10, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 25, 2014.
- Financial Results: The Company announced fourth quarter and full year 2013 results, though specific comparative changes versus prior periods are not detailed in this filing text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing notes a webcast conference call held on February 13, 2014, to discuss the results. The text does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, management commentary on risks, or details on contingencies and unusual items beyond the reference to the attached press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q4 and full-year 2013 revenue, earnings, and margin data.
- Verify the record date (February 25, 2014) and payment date (March 10, 2014) for the $0.0425 dividend.
- Access the transcript or recording of the February 13, 2014 conference call for management's outlook and commentary on the reported results.