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Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) is regularly featured in corporate news for its activities as a worldwide supplier of safety solutions and cutting technology to the school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Company press releases cover topics such as quarterly financial results, dividend declarations, facility investments, and brand initiatives.
Investors following ACU news will see detailed quarterly earnings announcements that discuss net sales, gross margin, operating income and net income, along with performance in the United States, Canada and Europe segments. These releases often highlight trends in first aid and medical products, school and office products, and cutting tools, as well as commentary on tariffs, supply chains, and other factors affecting the business.
Acme United’s news flow also includes Board decisions on cash dividends, with disclosures of dividend amounts per share and related record and payment dates. The company has reported multiple dividend increases, reflecting Board actions over time. In addition, news items describe acquisitions and capital investments, such as the purchase of a manufacturing and distribution facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee for the Spill Magic business.
Brand and marketing developments appear in ACU news as well. For example, the company has announced initiatives linked to its Westcott brand, which it describes as the #1 scissor brand in the USA, including the launch of National Scissors Day. Updates related to first aid brands such as First Aid Only, First Aid Central, PhysiciansCare, Pac-Kit, Med-Nap, Safety Made and Elite/Elite First Aid, as well as Spill Magic, Clauss and DMT, may also be covered.
By monitoring the ACU news page, readers can review official press releases that provide context on Acme United’s financial performance, capital allocation decisions, operational developments, and brand activities as disclosed by the company.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) acquired the assets of SLED Distribution d/b/a My Medic on Jan 15, 2026 for a $18.7 million purchase price.
My Medic reported approximately $19 million revenue in 2025, operates from North Salt Lake, Utah with 40 employees, and has a strong direct-to-consumer presence including over 500,000 social media followers. Acme paid $14.6 million at closing; a $4.1 million balance is held back (including a $1.0 million contingent payment tied to 2027 revenue milestones and a $3.1 million indemnity holdback). Acme plans to keep My Medic operations in North Salt Lake and expand product distribution in the U.S. and Canada.
Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per share.
The dividend is payable on January 27, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 6, 2026. Acme United supplies safety and cutting products to school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets, with brands including First Aid Only, Westcott, Clauss and others.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported net sales of $49.1 million for Q3 2025, up 2% from $48.2 million a year earlier, and $149.0 million for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025. Q3 net income was $1.9 million or $0.46 diluted EPS, down from $2.2 million or $0.54 EPS in Q3 2024 (net income -14%, EPS -15%), driven primarily by a higher effective tax rate (22% vs. 8% in Q3 2024).
Regional highlights: Europe Q3 sales +13% in USD (+6% local), Canada Q3 sales +5% in USD (+7% local). Gross margin was 39.1% in Q3 and 39.8% for the nine months. Bank debt less cash improved to $23.1 million from $26.7 million a year earlier. The company generated approximately $11.1 million in free cash flow and purchased a $6.0 million facility in Tennessee in July 2025 to expand Spill Magic operations.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) will release third quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM Eastern Time. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for 12:00 PM Eastern Time the same day.
To join by phone dial 1-877-407-0784 (U.S.) or 1-201-689-8560 (international); conference ID 13756138. A live webcast and replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company website at www.acmeunited.com.
Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 16 cents per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 23, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 3, 2025.
Acme United is a global supplier of innovative safety solutions and cutting technology, serving various markets including school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial sectors. The company's portfolio includes prominent brands such as First Aid Only®, First Aid Central®, PhysiciansCare®, Spill Magic®, Westcott®, Clauss®, DMT®, Med-Nap, Safety Made, and Elite.
Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU), a leading supplier of cutting tools and school supplies, has announced the inaugural National Scissors Day™, scheduled for August 1, 2025. The initiative is led by their Westcott® brand, the #1 scissor brand in the USA.
The celebration will feature various activities including product giveaways, social media contests, educational content about scissor history, retail promotions across major chains, and creative challenges. The event aims to highlight the importance of scissors in education, creativity, and everyday life.
The announcement comes from Westcott®, which has over a century of innovation in scissor manufacturing and holds a leading position in the market.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) reported record net income for Q2 2025, with earnings reaching $4.8 million ($1.16 per diluted share), up 7% from Q2 2024. Despite a 3% decrease in quarterly net sales to $54.0 million, the company improved its gross margin to 41.0%.
Regional performance varied significantly, with U.S. sales declining 5% due to tariff-related order cancellations, European sales dropping 3% due to delayed shipments, while Canadian sales surged 28% driven by strong first-aid product demand. The company successfully managed tariff challenges through strategic inventory management and supply chain diversification across multiple countries.
The company's financial position strengthened with bank debt less cash reducing to $22.8 million from $33.1 million year-over-year, while generating $12.0 million in free cash flow and distributing $2.2 million in dividends.
Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for July 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM ET. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 12:00 PM ET on the same day.
Investors can access the call by dialing 1-877-407-0784 (US) or 1-201-689-8560 (international) using conference ID 13754188. A live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with a replay accessible in the Audio Archives section.
Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) has acquired a manufacturing and distribution facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee for $6 million. The facility features 77,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space on 12 acres, with potential expansion capacity of up to 60,000 additional square feet.
The FDA-approved, food-grade facility will primarily serve Spill Magic, a subsidiary acquired in 2017 that has outgrown its current leased space. Spill Magic specializes in bodily fluid and spill clean-up solutions, providing absorbent powder and complete spill response systems to various sectors including retail, food service, and industrial markets.
The company plans to implement capital improvements focused on automation to transform the site into one of its most advanced and efficient operations.
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