ACU dividend history

SHELTON, Conn., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on the close of business on March 25, 2026. 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®, Elite® and My Medic®. For more information, visit www.acme

SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 27, 2026, to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 6, 2026. 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.

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on October 23, 2025, to stockholders of record on the close of business on October 3, 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.

SHELTON, Conn., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 24, 2025, to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 3, 2025. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, "This is Acme United's fifteenth dividend increase since 2004. We are optimistic about our future, and we are pleased to provide this additional return to shareholders." 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 mar

SHELTON, Conn., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE: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. Fo

SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 27, 2025, to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 6, 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.

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on October 24, 2024, to stockholders of record on the close of business on October 4, 2024. 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.acmeun

SHELTON, Conn., June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 23, 2024, to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 2, 2024. 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. Forwar

SHELTON, Conn., March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on April 19, 2024, to stockholders of record on the close of business on March 28, 2024. 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 and Safety Made. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com. Forwa

SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 26, 2024, to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 5, 2024. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, "This is Acme United's fourteenth dividend increase since 2004. We are optimistic about our future, and we are pleased to provide this additional return to shareholders." ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industr

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 14 cents per share on its outstanding common stock.  The dividend is payable on October 24, 2023, to stockholders of record on the close of business on October 4, 2023. 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®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®,Med-Nap and Safety Made. For more information, visit www.a

SHELTON, Conn., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 14 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 24, 2023, to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 3, 2023. 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®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®,Med-Nap and Safety Made. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.

SHELTON, Conn., March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 14 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on April 21, 2023, to stockholders of record on the close of business on March 31, 2023. 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®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, Med-Nap and Safety Made. For more information, visit www.acmeunit

SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 14 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 27, 2023, to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 6, 2023. 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®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, Med-Nap and Safety Made. For more information, visit www.ac

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 14 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on October 24, 2022, to stockholders of record on the close of business on October 3, 2022. 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®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, Med-Nap and Safety Made. For more information, visit www.acm

SHELTON, Conn., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 14 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 22, 2022, to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 1, 2022. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, "This is Acme United's thirteenth dividend increase since 2004. The Company continues to make good business progress and we are delighted to provide this additional return to shareholders. Our balance sheet is strong, and we are confident in the business." ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutt

SHELTON, Conn., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) today announced the renewal and increase of its loan facility with HSBC Bank, N.A. The agreement provides for borrowings up to $65 million (an increase of $15 million) at an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.75% and expires on May 31, 2026. The terms of the credit facility (including the effective interest rate) otherwise are materially unchanged. The facility is intended to provide liquidity for growth, share repurchases, dividends, acquisitions, and other business activities. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $40.2 million under the revolving loan agreement w

SHELTON, Conn., March 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on April 22, 2022, to stockholders of record on the close of business on April 1, 2022. 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®, Pac-Kit®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, and Med-Nap. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.

SHELTON, Conn., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 28, 2022, to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 7, 2022. 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®, Pac-Kit®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, and Med-Nap. For more information, visit www.acmeunit

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on October 22, 2021 to stockholders of record on the close of business on October 1, 2021. 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®, Pac-Kit®,Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, and Med-Nap. For more information, visit www.acmeunite

SHELTON, Conn., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on July 23, 2021 to stockholders of record on the close of business on July 2, 2021. 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®, Pac-Kit®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, Cuda®, DMT®, and Med-Nap. For more information, visit www.acmeunited.com.

SHELTON, Conn., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE:ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 were $43.5 million compared to $35.8 million in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 22%. Net income was $2,046,000 or $0.52 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 compared to $1,277,000, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the comparable period last year, an increase of 60% in net income and 44% in diluted earnings per share. Chairman and CEO Walter C. Johnsen said, "Net sales in first quarter of 2021 continued the strong performance we achieved in 2020, with revenues in all of our operating units increasing. We had pa

FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on April 22, 2021 to stockholders of record on the close of business on April 1, 2021. 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®, Pac-Kit®, Spill Magic® Med-Nap, Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®, Cuda®, and DMT®. For more information, visit www.a

FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) today announced that net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $40.9 million compared to $33.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 21%. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $164.0 million, compared to $142.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of 15%. Acme United’s revenues in the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020 included approximately $1.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively, from the sales of First Aid Central products. The Company acquired the assets of Canadian-based First Aid Central, Inc. on January 7,

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued under the same headline earlier today, please note that the second sentence of the first paragraph should say that the dividend is payable on January 29, 2021 to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 8, 2021. The corrected release follows: The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 29, 2021 to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 8, 2021. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, “This is Acme United’s twelfth dividend increase since

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of 13 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on January 8, 2021 to stockholders of record on the close of business on January 29, 2021. Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO, said, “This is Acme United’s twelfth dividend increase since 2004. The Company continues to make good business progress and we are delighted to provide this additional return to shareholders. Our balance sheet is strong and we are confident in the business.” ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative safety s