Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend

Rhea-AI Summary

Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 26, 2025.

The company is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology, serving the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets. Their portfolio includes prominent brands such as First Aid Only, First Aid Central, PhysiciansCare, Spill Magic, Westcott, Clauss, DMT, Med-Nap, Safety Made, and Elite.

Positive

• Regular dividend payment demonstrates financial stability
• Maintains consistent shareholder returns

Negative

• Faces risks from inflation affecting product costs
• Exposed to supply chain disruptions and international trade uncertainties
• Rising labor costs and wage pressures impact operations
• Vulnerable to global economic uncertainties and conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East

SHELTON, Conn., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on April 16, 2025, to stockholders of record on the close of business on March 26, 2025.

ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its leading brands include First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap, Safety Made and Elite. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.

Forward Looking Statements
The Company may from time to time make written or oral “forward-looking statements” including statements contained in this report and in other communications by the Company, which are made in good faith pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. When used in this document, words like “may,” “might,” “will,” “except,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

Forward-looking statements in this report, including without limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company’s business, operations and financial results.

These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the following: (i) changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s suppliers and customers; (iii) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates; (iv) the continuing adverse impact of inflation, including product costs, and interest rates; (v) potential adverse effects on the Company, its customers, and suppliers resulting from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; (vi) additional disruptions in the Company’s supply chains, whether caused by pandemics, natural disasters, including trucker shortages, strikes, port closures or otherwise; (vii) labor related costs the Company has and may continue to incur, including costs of acquiring and training new employees and rising wages and benefits; (viii) currency fluctuations; (ix) the Company’s ability to effectively manage its inventory in a rapidly changing business environment; (x) changes in client needs and consumer spending habits; (xi) the impact of competition; (xii) the impact of technological changes including, specifically, the growth of online marketing and sales activity; and (xiii) the Company’s ability to manage its growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate any business it might acquire; and (xiv) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT:		Paul G. Driscoll		Acme United Corporation Phone: (203) 254-6060		1 Waterview Drive FAX: (203) 254-6521		Shelton, CT 06484

FAQ

When is ACU's next dividend payment date in 2025?

ACU's dividend payment is scheduled for April 16, 2025, for stockholders of record as of March 26, 2025.

How much is Acme United's (ACU) current quarterly dividend per share?

Acme United's current quarterly dividend is 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock.

What are the main brands owned by Acme United (ACU)?

ACU owns First Aid Only, First Aid Central, PhysiciansCare, Spill Magic, Westcott, Clauss, DMT, Med-Nap, Safety Made, and Elite.

What markets does Acme United (ACU) serve?

ACU serves the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets with safety solutions and cutting technology.