Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.095 Per Share; ~9% Increase on Annualized Basis
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment and other related products for the law enforcement, first responder, military and nuclear markets, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share, or $0.38 per share on an annualized basis, on the Company’s common stock. On an annualized basis, the newly declared cash dividend represents an increase of 3 cents, or approximately 9%, over the previous annualized dividend of $0.35 per share. Cadre’s dividend payment will be made on February 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date of January 31, 2025. The declaration of any future dividend is subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Warren B. Kanders, Chairman and CEO of Cadre, said, “We are pleased to have once again increased our quarterly dividend, reflecting confidence in our businesses’ fundamentals and a continued commitment to delivering value for our shareholders. Cadre’s strong free cash flow generation enables the company to make growing dividend payments, while also supporting core organic growth and M&A objectives.”
About Cadre
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Cadre is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety products. Cadre’s equipment provides critical protection to allow users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. The Company’s core products include body armor, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, duty gear and nuclear safety products. Our highly engineered products are utilized in over 100 countries by federal, state and local law enforcement, fire and rescue professionals, explosive ordnance disposal teams, and emergency medical technicians. Our key brands include Safariland® and Med-Eng®, amongst others.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Gray Hudkins
Cadre Holdings, Inc.
203 550 7148
Investor Relations:
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Leon Berman / Matt Berkowitz
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Media Contact:
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