For given m × n matrices G and F over an arbitrary field F,
necessary and sufficient conditions (in terms of rank, amongst
others) are presented for F to divide G with a square-zero
quotient. These results are then used to extend the results
of Novak [3] on square-zero factorization to matrices over an
arbitrary field. The ranks that the square-zero factors can
have are also investigated. Formulae are also presented by
which these quotients can be constructed when this type of
division is possible.