Business Context and Reporting Period
First Community Corporation, the holding company for First Community Bank, filed this Form 8-K on January 21, 2009. The filing announces financial results for the period ended December 31, 2008, and declares a quarterly dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. However, the text of this 8-K summary does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share.
- Record Date: February 2, 2009.
- Payment Date: February 17, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, specific risk factors, or details on contingencies beyond the reference to the attached earnings press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release) for specific revenue, net income, and balance sheet figures for the quarter ended December 31, 2008.
- Confirm the dividend payment schedule and eligibility based on the February 2, 2009 record date.
- Verify any material changes in asset quality or liquidity mentioned in the full press release, as these are not detailed in the 8-K body.