AMETEK INC/ 8-K

What Happened
AMETEK, Inc. announced on February 12, 2026 that its Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend. The dividend was raised from $0.31 to $0.34 per share on common stock. The company filed an 8-K reporting the action and attached the press release announcing the change.

Key Details

• Dividend increase: 10% (from $0.31 to $0.34 per share).
• Frequency: quarterly cash dividend on common stock.
• Announcement date / filing: February 12, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Report signed by Robert J. Amodei, Senior Vice President – Controller.

Why It Matters
A dividend increase provides a direct return to shareholders and signals the board’s willingness to distribute more cash. For income-focused investors, the raise boosts cash yield modestly (an extra $0.03 per share each quarter). This 8-K does not include earnings or other financial results; it simply reports the dividend action approved by the board.