MARTEN TRANSPORT DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

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Marten Transport (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) has declared its 58th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 27, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 13, 2024. Since implementing its dividend program in 2010, Marten has distributed $251.6 million in total cash dividends, including $134.9 million in special dividends across 2012, 2019, 2020, and 2021. The company operates as a leading temperature-sensitive truckload carrier across five business platforms: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, Brokerage, and MRTN de Mexico.

Positive

• Maintained consistent dividend payments for 58 consecutive quarters
• Strong dividend history with $251.6 million total distributions since 2010
• Track record of special dividend payments totaling $134.9 million

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• None.

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MONDOVI, Wis., Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024.

This is Marten’s 58^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, Marten will have paid a total of $251.6 million in cash dividends, including special dividends totaling $134.9 million in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2012, since the dividend program was implemented in 2010.

Marten Transport, with headquarters in Mondovi, Wis., is a multifaceted business offering a network of refrigerated and dry truck-based transportation capabilities across the Company’s five distinct business platforms – Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, Brokerage and MRTN de Mexico. Marten is one of the leading temperature-sensitive truckload carriers in the United States, specializing in transporting and distributing food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Company offers service in the United States, Mexico and Canada, concentrating on expedited movements for high-volume customers. Marten’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol MRTN.

This press release contains certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Marten’s current expectations concerning future payment of dividends. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to Marten that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Marten undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FAQ

What is Marten Transport's (MRTN) latest quarterly dividend amount?

Marten Transport's latest quarterly dividend is $0.06 per share of common stock.

When will MRTN's Q4 2024 dividend be paid?

The dividend will be paid on December 27, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 13, 2024.

How much has Marten Transport (MRTN) paid in total dividends since 2010?

Marten Transport has paid a total of $251.6 million in cash dividends since implementing its dividend program in 2010, including $134.9 million in special dividends.

How many consecutive quarterly dividends has MRTN paid?

This is Marten Transport's 58th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.