Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Golar LNG Limited, dated November 18, 2011, serves as a report of a foreign issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing primarily discloses dividend information and references the company's third-quarter 2011 results released on November 17, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures. It solely references the third-quarter 2011 results without restating the numerical data within this document.
Material Changes and Dividend Declaration
The primary material event disclosed is the declaration of a cash dividend. Golar LNG announced a total dividend of $0.30 per share. Key dates associated with this distribution are:
- Ex-Dividend Date: December 8, 2011
- Record Date: December 12, 2011
- Payment Date: On or about December 22, 2011
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure requirements of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. No unusual items or contingencies are detailed in this specific report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date of December 8, 2011, to determine eligibility for the $0.30 per share payment.
- Review the separate press release dated November 17, 2011, for the detailed third-quarter 2011 financial results referenced but not included here.
- Confirm the payment date of approximately December 22, 2011, for cash flow planning.