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CASH DIVIDENDS | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2020
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CASH DIVIDENDS | NOTE 15 – CASH DIVIDENDS In April, July, October 2019 and January 2020, the Company made regular quarterly cash dividend payments based on a per share amount of $0.25.During Fiscal 2019, the Company also made regular quarterly cash dividend payments based on a per share amount of $0.25. During Fiscal 2018, the Company’s board of directors declared a regular annual cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock, which was paid to stockholders in October 2017.

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