Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) announced that as part of its strategy of improving its capital structure and generating shareholder value, its Board of Directors has approved the declaration of a special cash dividend of $5.77 per share. The total amount of the special dividend payment will be approximately $1.5 billion based on the current number of shares outstanding. The special cash dividend is payable on February 17, 2015, to stockholders of record on January 30, 2015. On Wednesday shares of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) closed at $28.05. Company’s sales growth for last 5 years was -0.30% and EPS growth for next 5 years is recorded as 9.00%.
Standard Register Company (NYSE:SR) is preparing to make what is expected to be a dramatic move that could include restructuring debt or possible sale of the company. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 22 January, the Dayton-based company announced it was given an extension by creditors on meeting critical financial goals and hired three firms to assist in a major financial makeover. The Standard Register Company (NYSE:SR) in last trading activity decreased -21.86% to close at $1.93. Company weekly performance is -37.94% while its quarterly performance stands at -64.13%. The Standard Register Company (NYSE:SR) is -83.85% away from its 52 week high.
Auto parts maker Meritor, Inc. (NYSE:MTOR) reported net income for the first quarter of $29 million or $0.29 per share, compared to $11 million or $0.11 per share for the year-ago quarter. On last trading day Meritor, Inc. (NYSE:MTOR) decreased -12.41% to close at $13.20. Its volatility for the week is 5.14% while volatility for the month is 3.89%. MTOR’s sales growth for past 5 years was 4.50% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 17.90%. Meritor, Inc. (NYSE:MTOR) monthly performance is -11.94%.
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBG) announced on 20 January that it has entered into a long-term partnership with leading entertainment and lifestyle retailer HSN to present a selection of the best branded collectible and memorabilia products that The Franklin Mint(R) will be offering to consumers. Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SQBG) has 22.20% insider ownership while its institutional ownership stands at 73.50%. In last trading activity company’s stock closed at $10.66.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) reported Consolidated net sales of $197.1 million for the second quarter ending December 31, 2014 increased 2.1% compared to the prior year second quarter. Net sales of $387.8 for the first half fiscal 2015 increased 3.5% compared to first half of fiscal 2014. On last trading day Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) decreased -12.13% to close at $27.81. Its volatility for the week is 4.47% while volatility for the month is 3.25%. ETH’s sales growth for past 5 years was 2.10% and its EPS growth for past 5 years was 22.90%. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) monthly performance is -8.28%.