Pricesmart, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend, Payable on February 29, 2024 and August 30, 2024, Respectively
February 02, 2024 at 08:00 am EST
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PriceSmart, Inc. announced On February 1, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared its annual cash dividend in the total amount of $1.16 per share, with $0.58 per share payable on February 29, 2024 to stockholders of record as of February 15, 2024 and $0.58 per share payable on August 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of August 15, 2024. This represents a 26% increase over last year's $0.92 per share dividend, payable in two $0.46 per share installments. The decision to increase the annual dividend by 26 % by the Board of Directors reflects the Board's confidence in PriceSmart and the strength of its cash generating activities.
PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates United States (US)-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling merchandise and providing services to PriceSmart members. The Company operates approximately 52 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one US territory. Its segments include the US, Central America, the Caribbean and Colombia. It offers merchandise and services in various categories, such as consumables, fresh foods, hardlines, food service and bakery, and health services. It also owns Member's Selection private label products. The Company's consumable products include groceries, cleaning supplies, and health and beauty aids. Its fresh food products include meat, produce, deli, seafood and poultry. The Company's hardline products include electronics, automotive, hardware, sporting goods, and seasonal products. Its softline products include clothing, domestics and home furnishing products. Its health services include optical, audiology and pharmacy.