Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Optical Cable Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 15, 2011
Event Date: July 18, 2011 (Press Release Date)
This filing reports the declaration of a cash dividend by the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only financial data disclosed relates to the dividend declaration:
- Dividend Amount: $0.01 per share
- Record Date: August 5, 2011
- Payment Date: September 15, 2011
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing solely addresses the corporate action of declaring a quarterly dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a procedural report of a dividend declaration.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (August 5, 2011) to ensure eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date (September 15, 2011) for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the summary.
- Note that this filing does not contain updated financial performance data; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for operational metrics.