Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Weis Markets, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on May 2, 2024. At the meeting, Chairman, President and CEO Jonathan H. Weis updated shareholders on the Company’s long-term capital expenditure growth program.
“We plan for record investments in 2024 when we will begin the construction of six new stores which we expect to open in 2025,” said Mr. Weis. “In addition, we have planned 11 major store remodels and 15 minor store remodels along with five new fuel centers. We will also continue to make sizable technology investments across the Company which help us drive profitable sales.”
Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Weis Markets, Inc. Board of Directors declared on May 2, 2024, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share to shareholders of record as of May 13, 2024, payable on May 28, 2024.
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About Weis Markets
Founded in 1912, Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer operating 196 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. For more information, please visit: WeisMarkets.com or Facebook.com/WeisMarkets.
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