CATO 8-K
Cato Corp (CATO)
8-K
2021-08-27
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THE CATO CORPORATION
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 27, 2021, The Cato Corporation issued a press release announcing the decision to
increase the quarterly dividend.
A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and
is incorporated by reference herein.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL
document)
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Signatures
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 thereunto duly authorized.
August 27, 2021
/s/ John P. D. Cato
Date
John P. D. Cato
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
August 27, 2021
/s/ John R. Howe
Date
John R. Howe
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Exhibit
No.
99.1
Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File
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104
8100 Denmark Road
P.O. Box 34216
Charlotte, NC 28234
(704) 554-8510
EXHIBIT 99.1
The CATO Corporation
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For Further Information Contact:
THE CATO CORPORATION ANNOUNCES A 55% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 27, 2021)
CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on
September 27, 2021 to shareholders of record on September 13, 2021.
The $0.17 dividend, or $0.68 on an annualized basis, is an increase of 55% above the current
dividend of $0.44, and represents an annualized yield of 4.1% at the closing market price on August
26, 2021.
The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories
operating three concepts, “Cato,” “Versona” and “It’s Fashion.” The Company’s Cato stores offer
exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices
every day. The Company also offers exclusive merchandise found in its Cato stores at
www.catofashions.com. Versona is a unique fashion destination offering apparel and accessories
including jewelry, handbags and shoes at exceptional prices every day. Select Versona merchandise
can also be found at www.shopversona.com. It’s Fashion offers fashion with a focus on the latest
trendy styles for the entire family at low prices every day.
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