Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: First Community Corporation (holding company for First Community Bank)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: October 17, 2012
Reporting Period: Third quarter ended September 30, 2012
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results and a dividend declaration. The specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not contained within the text of this 8-K form; they are referenced in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Dividend Declaration: $0.04 per share on common stock.
Material Changes and Events
- Dividend Announcement: The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend for the third quarter of 2012.
- Payment Details: Payable on November 14, 2012, to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2012.
- Financial Results: The company issued a press release regarding its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2012, but specific comparative metrics versus the prior period are not detailed in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the announcement of the dividend and the release of quarterly results.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release) for specific revenue, net income, and asset quality metrics for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
- Confirm shareholder record date (October 31, 2012) and payment date (November 14, 2012) for the $0.04 dividend.
- Compare the Q3 2012 results in the press release against Q3 2011 figures to assess year-over-year performance.