Zoetis Inc 8-K, filed Feb 10, 2021
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)
8-K
2021-02-10
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About this 8-K
Zoetis Inc filed this 8-K on February 10, 2021.
Items reported
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2021
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 10, 2021, the Company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for the second quarter of 2021. The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2021, to all holders of record of the Company's common stock as of the close of business on April 21, 2021.
The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Press Release issued on February 10, 2021 regarding the Company’s declaration of its second quarter 2021 dividend. | |||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ZOETIS INC. | ||||||||
| Dated: February 10, 2021 | By: | /s/ Heidi C. Chen | ||||||
| Heidi C. Chen | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President, | ||||||||
| General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Feb. 10, 2021
Media Contacts: | Investor Contacts: | |||||||
| Bill Price | Steve Frank | |||||||
| 1-973-443-2742 (o) | 1-973-822-7141 (o) | |||||||
| william.price@zoetis.com | steve.frank@zoetis.com | |||||||
Kristen Seely | Keith Gaub | |||||||
1-973-443-2777 (o) | 1-973-822-7154 (o) | |||||||
kristen.seely@zoetis.com | keith.gaub@zoetis.com | |||||||
Zoetis Declares Second Quarter 2021 Dividend
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Feb. 10, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) has declared a second quarter 2021 dividend payable to holders of the company’s common stock of $0.25 per share. The dividend is to be paid on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, to holders of record on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
About Zoetis
Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries. In 2019, the company generated annual revenue of $6.3 billion with approximately 10,600 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.
DISCLOSURE NOTICES
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views of Zoetis with respect to business plans or prospects, future operating or financial performance, future use of cash and dividend payments, and other future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management's underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Zoetis expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, including in the sections thereof captioned “Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K. These filings and subsequent filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.zoetis.com, or on request from Zoetis.
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