Flowers Foods Increases Dividend
Press release from the issuing company
Monday, June 4th, 2012
The board of directors of Flowers Foods today announced a quarterly dividend of $.16 per share, or $.64 per share on an annualized basis. This represents an increase of 6.7% over the dividend paid previously. The dividend is payable on June 29, 2012, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2012.
George E. Deese, Flowers Foods' chairman of the board and CEO, said the board is confident in the company's future performance. "The board believes Flowers Foods is in an excellent position to reward our shareholders with an increased dividend, allowing our investors to continue participating in the company's success," he said.
