Warner Music Group Corp. 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Warner Music Group Corp. on December 29, 2005. The report addresses a corporate action regarding shareholder dividends announced on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the following specific financial data related to the dividend announcement:
- Dividend per Share: $0.13
- Aggregate Quarterly Dividend: Approximately $19.3 million
- Outstanding Shares: 148,514,457.724 (as of December 15, 2005)
- Record Date: January 18, 2006
- Payment Date: February 17, 2006
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics beyond the dividend payout details.
Material Changes
This report does not disclose material changes to financial performance, operations, or debt levels compared to prior periods. The primary event is the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly reports the dividend declaration and payment schedule.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the record date of January 18, 2006, to determine eligibility for the $0.13 per share dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of February 17, 2006, for cash flow planning.
- Note that the aggregate payout of $19.3 million is based on share counts as of December 15, 2005.