Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Rent-A-Center, Inc. on September 9, 2013. The filing reports a corporate action regarding a cash dividend declaration by the company's 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 specific financial figure disclosed is the dividend amount.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.21 per share.
- Record Date: October 1, 2013.
- Payment Date: October 24, 2013.
Material Changes
The filing reports the declaration of a cash dividend. No other material changes to financial position or operations are detailed in this specific document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies beyond the dividend announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the $0.21 per share payment.
- Confirm the record date of October 1, 2013, for shareholder eligibility.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K text.