Capital Stock and Dividends

9 Months Ended

Sep. 27, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Capital Stock and Dividends

Capital Stock and Dividends:

Capital Stock

The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of common stock and preferred stock. On May 1, 2014, the shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 200 million to 400 million. The Company is also authorized to issue 40,000 shares of preferred stock, with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Dividends

During the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:

Date Declared	Dividend Amount Per Share		Stockholders of Record Date	Date Paid
July 30, 2014	$	0.16	August 18, 2014	September 3, 2014
April 30, 2014	$	0.16	May 19, 2014	June 3, 2014
February 5, 2014	$	0.13	February 24, 2014	March 11, 2014
July 31, 2013	$	0.13	August 19, 2013	September 4, 2013
May 1, 2013	$	0.13	May 20, 2013	June 4, 2013
February 6, 2013	$	0.10	February 25, 2013	March 12, 2013

It is the present intention of the Board of Directors to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend; however, the declaration and payment of future dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion and will depend upon the earnings, financial condition, and capital needs of the Company, along with other factors which the Board of Directors deems relevant.

On October 29, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share of the Company’s common stock.  The dividend will be paid on December 2, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 17, 2014.