Pompano Beach, Florida, July 26, 2013 - PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on its common stock, compared to the $0.15 per share dividend that has been paid in prior quarters. The dividend will be payable on August 23, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2013. The Company intends to continue to pay regular quarterly dividends; however the declaration and payment of future dividends is discretionary and will be subject to a determination by the Board of Directors each quarter following its review of the Company's financial performance.
Founded in 1996, PetMed Express is America's Largest Pet Pharmacy, delivering prescription and non-prescription pet medications and other health products for dogs and cats at competitive prices direct to the consumer through its 1-800-PetMeds toll free number and on the Internet through its website at www.1800petmeds.com.
This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or by the Securities and Exchange Commission, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the Company's ability to meet the objectives included in its business plan. Important factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such "forward-looking" statements are set forth in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the PetMed Express Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2013. The Company's future results may also be impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in its SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-Q and its Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For investment relations contact PetMed Express, Inc., Bruce S. Rosenbloom, CFO, 954-979-5995.
PetMed Express, Inc., doing business as PetMeds, is a direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy. The Company is an online provider of prescription and non-prescription medications, food, supplements, supplies and vet services for dogs, cats, and horses. It markets and sells directly to consumers through its websites, toll-free numbers, and mobile applications. Its product line contains approximately 15,000 SKUs of pet medications, health products, and supplies. The Company offers various pet supplies, including food, beds, crates, stairs and other pet supplies. PetMeds products include Non-Prescription Medications (OTC) and supplies, and Prescription Medications (Rx). OTC and supplies include flea and tick control products, bone and joint care products, vitamins, treats, nutritional supplements, hygiene products, and supplies. Rx includes heartworm and flea and tick preventatives, arthritis, dermatitis, thyroid, diabetes, pain medications, heart/blood pressure, and other specialty medications.