JOANN Announces 10% Dividend Increase
JOANN (NASDAQ: JOAN) announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to 11 cents per share.
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JOANN (NASDAQ: JOAN) announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to 11 cents per share. This decision reflects the company's commitment to return capital to shareholders and is part of its broader capital allocation strategy. The dividend is scheduled for payment on April 8, 2022, to shareholders recorded by the close of business on March 25, 2022. Additionally, JOANN plans to focus on debt reduction and strategic investments, including a store refresh program.
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- 10% increase in quarterly dividend to 11 cents per share.
- Commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- Focus on debt reduction and strategic store refresh program.
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News Market Reaction – JOAN
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HUDSON, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of JOANN (NASDAQ: JOAN) has voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by
“Our dividend increase and our attractive dividend yield are integral to our capital allocation strategy,” said Matt Susz, JOANN’s chief financial officer. “This action demonstrates our continued commitment to return capital to shareholders. We also remain focused on further debt reduction and using our free cash flow to invest in other strategic initiatives, including our store refresh program.”
The dividend is payable on April 8, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business March 25, 2022.
About JOANN
For more than 75 years, JOANN has inspired creativity in the hearts, hands, and minds of its customers. From a single storefront in Cleveland, Ohio, the nation’s category leader in sewing and fabrics and one of the fastest growing competitors in the arts and crafts industry has grown to include 848 stores across 49 states and robust e-commerce business. With the goal of helping every customer find their creative Happy Place, JOANN serves as a convenient single source for all of the supplies, guidance, and inspiration needed to achieve any project or passion.
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