STMicroelectronics N.V. Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, dated December 4, 2014, reports on a corporate action by STMicroelectronics N.V., a global semiconductor leader. The filing announces a quarterly dividend declaration for the fourth quarter of 2014 and the first quarter of 2015. The company reported net revenues of $8.08 billion for the full year 2013.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide current period revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only financial figure disclosed is the dividend amount.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.10 per common share for Q4 2014 and Q1 2015.
- Historical Revenue: $8.08 billion (2013 full year).
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in financial performance compared to prior periods. It focuses solely on the dividend schedule and payment dates.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or specific risk factors. It notes that payment dates were updated in accordance with new European regulations shortening settlement cycles for securities active on European Stock Exchanges.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend dates: December 15, 2014 (Q4 2014) and March 23, 2015 (Q1 2015).
- Confirm record dates: December 16, 2014 (Q4 2014) and March 24, 2015 (Q1 2015).
- Note the payment dates: December 17, 2014 (Europe) / December 23, 2014 (NYSE) for Q4; March 25, 2015 (Europe) / March 31, 2015 (NYSE) for Q1.
- Check for transfer restrictions between New York and Dutch registered shares during the specified windows.