Bassett Announces Declaration of Special Dividend
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) has declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on December 22, 2020, to shareholders of record by December 14, 2020. Chairman and CEO Rob Spilman highlighted that despite a challenging year, the company achieved a 26% increase in wholesale order rates and a 9% rise in shipments compared to the prior quarter, with backlogs reaching record levels. The company aims to maintain financial prudence while navigating ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share.
- Wholesale order rate increased by 26% year-over-year.
- Shipments rose by 9% compared to the previous year.
- Record backlog levels indicating strong demand.
- Strengthened balance sheet supports capital distribution.
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BASSETT, Va., Dec. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special dividend of
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About Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality home furnishings. With 97 company- and licensee-owned stores at the time of this release, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed Bassett Home Furnishings (BHF) stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. Bassett’s retail strategy includes stylish, custom-built furniture that features the latest on-trend furniture styles, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. Bassett also has a traditional wholesale business with more than 700 accounts on the open market, across the United States and internationally and a logistics business specializing in home furnishings. For more information, visit the Company’s website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E)
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