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Cintas Corporation Announces Annual Dividend Increased for the 37th Consecutive Year
Also Announces Quarterly Dividend and Change to Dividend Policy CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced that the Company’s
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAlso Announces Quarterly Dividend and Change to Dividend Policy\n\n CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $2.81 per share annual dividend at its meeting today, representing an increase of 10.2% over last year’s dividend. This is the 37th consecutive year that the annual dividend has increased, which is every year since Cintas’ initial public offering in 1983. This dividend is payable on December 4, 2020 to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2020.\n\nScott D. Farmer, Cintas’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has been a significant disruption to the U.S. economy and our business. However, our value proposition of getting our customers Ready for the Workday® has resonated loudly, and our employees, whom we call partners, have been resilient in this difficult environment. In addition, we remain committed to delivering shareholder value, and our double-digit dividend increase even in this difficult environment reflects that commitment.”\n\nCintas also announced that the Board of Directors approved a change in dividend policy from an annual dividend to quarterly dividends. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, which is payable on December 4, 2020 to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2020. The Company expects future quarterly dividend payments to occur in March, June, September and December. Any future dividend declarations, including the amount of any dividends, are at the discretion of the Board of Directors and dependent upon then-existing conditions, including the Company’s operating results and financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects and other factors that the Board of Directors may deem relevant.\n\nAbout Cintas\n\nCintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get READY™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers’ image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, floor care, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety and compliance training, Cintas help...