Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Reports Quarterly Dividend and Business Overview

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Announced on February 24, 2026, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, payable on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026. This announcement provides insight into the company’s financial health and commitment to returning value to its investors.

Company Overview

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. Operates within the fastener industry, focusing on the manufacture and sale of a diverse range of products. The company functions through two primary segments: Fasteners and Assembly Equipment.

Fasteners Segment

The Fasteners segment encompasses the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, H&L Tool Company Inc. and the company’s core fastener business. This includes the production and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners and parts, and screwdriver products. Cboe BZX data from February 24, 2026, shows a volume of 6,187,144 for BHAT, a key indicator of market activity.

Assembly Equipment Segment

The Assembly Equipment segment centers on the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, along with the associated parts and tools. The company maintains distinct facilities for each segment: the Madison Heights, Michigan facility is dedicated to the Fasteners segment, while the Albia, Iowa plant focuses exclusively on Assembly Equipment. Plants in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, and Naperville, Illinois support both segments.

Market Focus

The primary market for Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.’s products is the North American automotive industry. This specialization positions the company to benefit from trends and developments within the automotive sector.

Recent Market Data (February 24, 2026)

As of 9:33:03 EST on February 24, 2026, market data from Cboe BZX indicates the following:

• Volume: 40,985,454
• Orders: 47,444,094
• BHAT: Volume 6,187,144, Last Price 0.08
• SOXS: Volume 1,528,403, Last Price 1.67
• LRMR: Volume 877,653, Last Price 3.71
• AMD: Volume 729,677, Last Price 212.90

Investor Information

Shareholders interested in receiving the dividend should ensure they are listed as shareholders of record by March 6, 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available data as of February 24, 2026, and is subject to change.