UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

February 12, 2019

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York   000-00643   46-3235589
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

330 West William Street, Corning, New York 14830
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(607) 936-3755

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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Item 8.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On February 12, 2019, Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation announced that it has declared a dividend on its common stock, par value $0.005 per share, for the second quarter of its 2019 fiscal year, and that it will pay the dividend of $0.145 per share (equivalent of $0.58 per share annually) to shareholders of record on March 31, 2019. The dividend is expected to be paid on or about April 15, 2019.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated February 12, 2019 “Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation Increases Dividend”

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation

Dated: February 12, 2019

By: /s/ Michael I. German

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Name Location
99.1 Press Release, dated February 12, 2019 “Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation Increases Dividend” Furnished herewith