Declares $0.10 per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend, a 43% Increase Over Previous Quarterly Dividend
The company announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, a 43% increase over the Company’s previous quarterly dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2021, to all stockholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2021.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers’ flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based nutrition education programs to help customers make informed health and nutrition choices. The Company, founded in 1955, has 162 stores in 20 states.
Forward-Looking Statements
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