KAISER ALUMINUM CORP 8-K

What Happened
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation announced on July 13, 2026 (via an 8-K and attached press release) that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 24, 2026. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and is signed by Cherrie I. Tsai, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.77 per common share (quarterly).
• Payable date: August 14, 2026.
• Record date: Close of business, July 24, 2026.
• Filing date and disclosure: 8-K filed July 13, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. The press release information is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated by reference into other filings.

Why It Matters
A declared cash dividend provides direct cash return to shareholders and signals the board’s commitment to returning capital. For income-focused investors, the $0.77 quarterly payment implies an annualized dividend of $3.08 per share (4 × $0.77). The 8-K contains no other financial results or operational changes, so investors should look for the company’s regular earnings reports or other filings for additional context.