Acme United Corporation Board Approves Cash Dividend

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Acme United (NYSE American: ACU) declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 25, 2026.

Acme United supplies safety and cutting solutions to school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets; leading brands include First Aid Only, Westcott, Clauss and others.

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• Cash dividend declared: $0.16 per share
• Payment timeline: payable April 15, 2026 to record holders as of March 25, 2026

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• None.

News Market Reaction – ACU

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SHELTON, Conn., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: 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.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 by the United States or foreign governments; (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

What dividend did Acme United (ACU) declare on March 12, 2026?

Acme United declared a cash dividend of $0.16 per share on March 12, 2026. According to the company, the dividend is payable April 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 25, 2026.

When will Acme United (ACU) shareholders receive the declared dividend?

The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to eligible holders. According to the company, shareholders of record at the close of business on March 25, 2026 will receive the cash payment on that date.

What is the record date for Acme United's (ACU) March 2026 dividend?

The record date is the close of business on March 25, 2026. According to the company, only shareholders recorded by that close of business will be eligible for the April 15, 2026 dividend payment.

How much will Acme United (ACU) pay per share for the April 2026 dividend?

Acme United will pay $0.16 per share for the April 2026 dividend. According to the company, this cash dividend applies to all outstanding common stock held by record shareholders on March 25, 2026.

Does the Acme United (ACU) announcement list affected business segments or brands?

Yes. The announcement lists company focus and brands including First Aid Only, Westcott, Clauss and others. According to the company, it supplies safety and cutting products across multiple consumer and industrial markets.