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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): May 7, 2024
Karat Packaging Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4033683-2237832
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation(Commission File Number(IRS Employer Identification No.)
6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91708
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(626) 965-8882
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareKRTThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b -2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.o
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Item 8.01. Other Events.

    On May 7, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Karat Packaging Inc. (the “Company”) approved the payment of a regular, quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share on the Company’s common stock, reflecting an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, which will be paid on or around May 24, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2024 (the “Quarterly Dividend”).

On May 7, 2024, 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
104Cover 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: May 8, 2024KARAT PACKAGING INC.
By:
/s/ Jian Guo
Jian Guo
Chief Financial Officer
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Karat Packaging Board Declares Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHINO, Calif, May 7, 2024 – Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Company” or “Karat”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced that its board of directors approved the payment of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on the Company’s common stock, reflecting an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.

The dividend is payable on or about May 24, 2024, to the stockholders of record at the close of business on of May 17, 2024.

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:
PondelWilkinson Inc.
Judy Lin or Roger Pondel
310-279-5980
IR@karatpackaging.com
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