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Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividends
3 Months Ended
May 02, 2020
Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividends  
Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividends

10. Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividends

 

Repurchases of Common Stock

In November 2018, the Company’s board of directors approved a program that authorized the repurchase of up to $25.0 million in shares of the Company’s common stock.  During the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2019, the Company repurchased 82,312 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $1.6 million.

 

In November 2019, the Company’s board of directors approved a new program that authorized the repurchase of up to $25.0 million in shares of the Company’s common stock.  During the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020, the Company repurchased 260,254 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $6.3 million. 

 

On March 13, 2020, the Company’s board of directors approved another new program that authorized the repurchase of up to $30.0 million in shares of the Company’s common stock.  Due to the current economic uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has temporarily suspended any repurchases as of March 23, 2020 and plans to continue to monitor the situation based on business conditions and regard for its financial liquidity needs.

 

Dividends

On February 18, 2020, the Company’s board of directors declared a dividend of $0.08 per common share, which was paid on March 17, 2020 to stockholders of record as of March 3, 2020.  On April 28, 2020, the Company announced the suspension of future cash dividends due to the current economic uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Any determination to declare and pay cash dividends for future quarters will be made by the Company’s board of directors.