Vancouver, B.C., October 22, 2013 – Absolute® Software Corporation (TSX: ABT), the industry standard for persistent endpoint security and management solutions for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones, today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 CAD per share on the common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on November 28, 2013 to shareholders of record on November 7, 2013. The new quarterly dividend represents an increase of 20% over the previous quarterly dividend rate of $0.05 CAD per common share.
“This dividend increase reflects Absolute’s ability to generate significant and sustainable cash flow, as well as the board’s confidence in the future growth and earnings potential of the business,” said Absolute CEO John Livingston.
Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.