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Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended
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Subsequent Events | Note 13. Subsequent Events On January 23, 2013, the Company declared a $.04 dividend on its common stock, payable on February 22, 201 3 to shareholders of record as of February 8, 201 3. During the first quarter of 2013, the Company has sold 7,500 shares of Rudolph Technology stock for proceeds of $104,000 resulting in a gain on the sale of $103,000. On March 18, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized and approved the Electro-Sensors, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”), subject to approval by the stockholders on or before March 18, 2014.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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