Key Developments For Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST.O) (Nasdaq)
Costco Wholesale Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Costco Wholesale Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco Wholesale common stock. The dividend of $0.18 per share is payable November 6, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2009.
Costco Wholesale Corp. Announces Agreement With Jamba, Inc.
Jamba, Inc. announced another win in their brand expansion plans, as its wholly owned subsidiary, Jamba Juice Company, entered into an agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) for an exclusive promotion of Jamba Juice Gift Cards.
Costco Wholesale Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Costco Wholesale Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco Wholesale common stock. The dividend of $0.18 per share is payable on August 28, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2009.
Costco Wholesale Corp. Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend
Costco Wholesale Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco Wholesale common stock and approved a quarterly increase from $.16 to $.18 per share, or $.72 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend of $.18 per share is payable May 29, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2009.
Costco Wholesale Corp. Announces Plans To Close Costco Home Stores
Costco Wholesale Corp. announced plans to close on July 3, its two Costco Home stores, located in Kirkland, Washington, and Tempe, Arizona. Employees at the Costco Home locations will be offered the opportunity to transfer to other local Costco warehouses. Costco Home employees at the Issaquah home offices will also be offered other opportunities within the Company. The Company expects no layoffs as a result of these closings.

