Lassonde Industries Inc. declares a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share

Group 1 - Lassonde Industries Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share for Class A and Class B shareholders, payable on March 13, 2026, to those registered by February 20, 2026 [1] - The dividend is classified as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian tax purposes [1] Group 2 - Lassonde Industries Inc. is a leader in the North American food and beverage industry, developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of products including fruit juices, specialty foods, and fruit-based snacks [2] - The company distributes over 3,500 unique products across approximately 200 formats in shelf-stable, chilled, and frozen categories [2] Group 3 - The go-to-market strategy of the company includes retail sales to food retailers and wholesalers, as well as food service sales to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and schools [3] Group 4 - Lassonde operates 19 plants in Canada and the United States, employing over 2,900 full-time equivalent employees [4]