date:May 23, 2013
f Flowers at the annual meeting, said the higher dividend reflects confidence in the companys outlook.
The board believes Flowers Foods is in an excellent position to reward our shareholders with an increased dividend, allowing our investors to continue participating in the companys success over the long term, he said. In addition, the stock split will increase the liquidity of our stock and attract new shareholders.
Allen L. Shiver, Flowers president and Mr. Deeses successor as c.e.o., said t