Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Golar LNG Limited, dated February 23, 2012, serves as a report of foreign issuer information pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing primarily discloses dividend information related to the company's fourth quarter 2011 results, which were released on February 21, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures. The document focuses exclusively on the declaration of a cash dividend.
- Dividend Amount: $0.325 per share.
- Ex-Dividend Date: March 7, 2012.
- Record Date: March 9, 2012.
- Payment Date: On or about March 21, 2012.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or details regarding material changes in operations or financial position versus prior periods. It references the Q4 2011 results release but does not summarize the content of that release within this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a procedural disclosure regarding the distribution of earnings to shareholders.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date of March 7, 2012, to determine eligibility for the $0.325 per share payment.
- Review the separate press release dated February 21, 2012, for the full fourth quarter 2011 financial results referenced in this filing.
- Confirm the payment date of approximately March 21, 2012, for cash flow planning purposes.