Note 17 - Common Stock

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Notes to Financial Statements

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17.  COMMON STOCK

Throughout 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company declared cash dividends on a quarterly basis at a rate of $0.06 per Class A (voting) share of common stock and $0.07 per Class B (non-voting) share of common stock.  The Company declared and paid cash dividends totaling $3.5 million in 2024, $3.5 million in 2023, and $3.4 million in 2022. There are no contractual restrictions on the Company's ability to pay dividends, provided that the Company is not in default under its credit agreement immediately before such payment and after giving effect to such payment.