Karat Packaging Inc 8-K, filed Nov 4, 2026
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT)
8-K
2026-11-04
For: 2026-11-03
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November 04, 2026
About this 8-K
Karat Packaging Inc filed this 8-K on November 4, 2026, reporting on events of November 3, 2026.
Karat Packaging Inc.’s Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share, payable on or about November 27, 2026, to stockholders of record on November 19, 2026. AI summary
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2026
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Karat Packaging Inc. (the "Company") declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share (the "Quarterly Dividend") on the Company’s common stock, which will be paid on or about November 27, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2026.
On November 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board has declared the Quarterly Dividend.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | ||||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the 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 hereunto duly authorized.
| DATE: November 4, 2026 | KARAT PACKAGING INC. | |||||||
| By: | /s/ Jian Guo | |||||||
Jian Guo | ||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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Karat Packaging Board Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHINO, Calif., November 4, 2026 – Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the "Company" or "Karat Packaging"), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on or about November 27, 2026, to the stockholders of record as of November 19, 2026.
About Karat Packaging Inc.
Karat Packaging Inc. is a specialty distributor and manufacturer of a wide range of disposable foodservice products and related items, primarily used by national and regional restaurants and in foodservice settings throughout the United States. Its products include food and take-out containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, equipment, gloves and other products. The company’s eco-friendly Karat Earth® line offers quality, sustainably focused products that are made from renewable resources. Karat Packaging also offers customized solutions, including new product development and design, printing, and logistics services. To learn more about Karat Packaging, please visit the company’s website at www.karatpackaging.com.
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Investor Relations and Media Contacts:
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Judy Lin or Roger Pondel
310-279-5980
ir@karatpackaging.com
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