UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2018
ARGAN, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware |
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001-31756 |
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13-1947195 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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One Church Street, Suite 201, Rockville, MD |
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20850 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (301) 315-0027
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 12, 2018, Argan announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.25 per share of common stock, payable on October 31, 2018 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 24, 2018.
A copy of Argan’s press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued by Argan on September 12, 2018 |
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99.1 |
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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.
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Date: September 12, 2018 |
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/s/ David H. Watson |
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David H. Watson |
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |