Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by American Vanguard Corporation on October 11, 2016. The filing reports a corporate action announced by the Board of Directors regarding a cash dividend declaration.
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 Declared: $0.01 per share of common stock.
- Record Date: October 28, 2016.
- Payment Date: November 11, 2016.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to financial performance, operations, or capital structure compared to prior periods. The sole material event is the declaration of the cash dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the dividend announcement. The full text of the accompanying press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Confirm the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the $0.01 per share payment.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend decision.