Dividend Announcement Thread!

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Lincoln Electric Increases Annual Dividend by 10% to $3.48 Per Share
Oct 14, 2026

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LECO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 10 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.87 per share, or $3.48 per share of common stock on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable January 15, 2027, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2026.

“Our annual dividend increase underscores our confidence in the execution of our RISE strategy, the Company’s strong cash generation, and how well-positioned we are for long-term growth,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our dividend remains an important component of our capital allocation strategy and reflects our commitment to returning value to our shareholders.”

Lincoln Electric has paid a cash dividend every quarter since going public in 1995 and has increased its dividend annually for 31 consecutive years. The dividend payout rate has increased by an 11 percent compounded annual growth rate over the last 10 years.

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Winmark Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Special Dividend
Oct 14, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share will be paid on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.

Additionally, the Board of Directors approved the payment of a special dividend to shareholders. The special dividend of $4.00 per share will be paid on December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026. The total amount of the special dividend will be approximately $14.2 million based on the current number of shares outstanding. It is anticipated that Winmark will use cash on hand to finance the special dividend. Future dividends will be subject to board approval.

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Agree Realty Declares Increased Monthly Common Dividend
Oct 13, 2026

ROYAL OAK, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend of $0.271 per common share, representing a 1.5% month-over-month increase. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $3.252 per common share, representing a 3.4% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $3.144 per common share from the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend is payable November 13, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 30, 2026.