Acme United Corporation Board Increases Cash Dividend 7 Percent to $0.16 Per Share

Rhea-AI Summary

Acme United Corporation (NYSE American: ACU) announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.16 per share, payable on July 24, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 3, 2025. This marks the company's fifteenth dividend increase since 2004, demonstrating consistent shareholder value creation. Acme United, a leading supplier of safety solutions and cutting technology across various markets including school, home, office, and industrial sectors, maintains a positive outlook while acknowledging potential risks from global economic uncertainties, inflation, supply chain challenges, and international trade policies.

Positive

• Increased quarterly dividend by 7% to $0.16 per share
• Fifteenth dividend increase since 2004 showing consistent shareholder returns
• Management expresses optimism about company's future
• Demonstrates strong cash flow generation ability

Negative

• Company faces ongoing challenges from inflation and high interest rates
• Exposed to risks from global economic uncertainties and supply chain disruptions
• Potential impacts from international trade policies and tariffs
• Rising labor costs and wage pressures affecting operations

SHELTON, Conn., June 18, 2025 (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 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 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.

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; (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	1 Waterview Drive	Shelton, CT 06484
		Phone: (203) 254-6060	FAX: (203) 254-6521

FAQ

What is Acme United's (ACU) new dividend amount and when is it payable?

Acme United's new quarterly dividend is $0.16 per share, payable on July 24, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 3, 2025.

How much did Acme United (ACU) increase its dividend in 2025?

Acme United increased its dividend by 7% in June 2025.

How many times has ACU increased its dividend since 2004?

Acme United has increased its dividend fifteen times since 2004.

What are the main risks facing Acme United (ACU) in 2025?

Key risks include inflation, high interest rates, global economic uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, rising labor costs, and potential impacts from international trade policies.

What are Acme United's (ACU) main product markets?

Acme United supplies safety solutions and cutting technology to school, home, office, hardware, sporting goods, and industrial markets.