Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: First Community Corporation (holding company for First Community Bank)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: January 18, 2012
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011
Key Financial Metrics
This filing serves as a notification of the release of financial results rather than a detailed financial statement. Specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not provided in the text of this 8-K; they are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.04 per share for the fourth quarter of 2011.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on February 15, 2012, to shareholders of record as of February 1, 2012.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the announcement of the quarterly results and the dividend payment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release) for specific revenue, net income, and balance sheet figures for the period ended December 31, 2011.
- Confirm the record date (February 1, 2012) and payment date (February 15, 2012) for the $0.04 per share dividend.
- Verify the company's status as a holding company for First Community Bank.