Northern Technologies suspends dividend to cut debt

Northern Technologies International Corporation has suspended its quarterly cash dividend on common stock, starting with the third quarter of fiscal 2026, so it can focus on reducing outstanding debt.

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Northern Technologies International Corporation has suspended its quarterly cash dividend on common stock, starting with the third quarter of fiscal 2026, so it can focus on reducing outstanding debt. The Board had already cut the quarterly dividend to $0.01 per share beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2025.

The Board states that any future dividends are not guaranteed and will be decided at its discretion based on earnings, financial condition, cash needs, financing agreement restrictions, business conditions, and other factors.

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Dividend suspended: NTIC has halted its quarterly cash dividend starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, eliminating current cash income for shareholders while it prioritizes reducing outstanding debt.

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NTIC halts its small dividend to prioritize debt reduction.

Northern Technologies International Corporation has suspended its quarterly cash dividend beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, after previously reducing it to $0.01 per share starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. This shifts capital allocation away from cash returns to shareholders.

The move signals a stronger emphasis on lowering outstanding debt, which may help strengthen the balance sheet over time but removes a source of cash income for shareholders. The Board notes that any future dividends will depend on earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, financing restrictions, business conditions, and other factors.

Subsequent company communications and future dividend declarations, if any, will show whether the suspension is temporary or signals a longer-term policy change toward debt repayment and internal reinvestment.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Prior quarterly dividend: $0.01 per share Dividend status: Suspended

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Prior quarterly dividend $0.01 per share Reduced level beginning with NTIC’s third quarter of fiscal 2025

Dividend status Suspended Quarterly cash dividend suspended starting third quarter of fiscal 2026

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, Board of Directors, outstanding debt, Emerging growth company

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"has suspended NTIC’s quarterly cash dividend on its common stock"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

Board of Directors financial

"the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has suspended NTIC’s quarterly cash dividend"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

outstanding debt financial

"to focus on the reduction of its outstanding debt"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What dividend change did Northern Technologies International (NTIC) announce?

NTIC suspended its quarterly cash dividend on common stock beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2026. This follows a prior reduction to $0.01 per share starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, and future dividends are not guaranteed by the Board.

Why did NTIC suspend its quarterly cash dividend?

NTIC suspended its quarterly cash dividend to focus on reducing its outstanding debt. The Board is redirecting cash that previously supported dividends toward balance sheet improvement, considering overall earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, financing agreement restrictions, and broader business conditions.

When does the NTIC dividend suspension take effect?

The suspension takes effect with NTIC’s quarterly cash dividend for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Before this, the company had already reduced its quarterly dividend to $0.01 per share beginning with the third quarter of fiscal 2025, signaling a gradual shift in capital allocation.

Is NTIC’s dividend elimination permanent?

The Board states that future dividends are not guaranteed and will be determined at its discretion. Decisions will depend on NTIC’s earnings, financial condition, cash needs, restrictions in financing agreements, and general business conditions, so the suspension does not automatically mean a permanent elimination.

How much had NTIC reduced its dividend before suspending it?

NTIC had previously reduced its quarterly cash dividend to $0.01 per share beginning with the quarterly dividend for its third quarter of fiscal 2025. The new action goes further by fully suspending the quarterly dividend starting with the third quarter of fiscal 2026.

Who approved NTIC’s decision to suspend the dividend?

NTIC’s Board of Directors approved the decision to suspend the quarterly cash dividend. The Board also emphasized that any future dividends will be decided at its discretion based on earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, financing agreement restrictions, business conditions, and other relevant factors.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/24/2026 - 05:00 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2026

NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-11038

41-0857886

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

4201 Woodland Road

P.O. Box 69

Circle Pines, Minnesota

55014

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(763) 225-6600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.02 per share	NTIC	The NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01.

Other Events.

On April 24, 2026, Northern Technologies International Corporation (“NTIC”) announced that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has suspended NTIC’s quarterly cash dividend on its common stock, beginning with its quarterly cash dividend for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, to focus on the reduction of its outstanding debt. The Board previously had reduced NTIC’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.01 per share beginning with the quarterly cash dividend for its third quarter of fiscal 2025. The declaration of future dividends by the Board is not guaranteed and will be determined by the Board, in its discretion, in light of conditions then existing, including NTIC’s earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, restrictions in financing agreements, business conditions, and other factors.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NORTHERN TECHNOLOGIES
	INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION


	By:	/s/ Matthew C. Wolsfeld
		Matthew C. Wolsfeld
		Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

Date: April 24, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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Northern Technologies suspends dividend to cut debt