CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 29, 2014 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2014.

The $0.30 dividend, or $1.20 on an annualized basis, represents an annualized yield of 3.4% at the closing market price on August 28, 2014.

The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts, "Cato", "Versona" and "It's Fashion." The Company's Cato stores offer exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices every day. The Company also offers exclusive merchandise found in its Cato stores at www.catofashions.com. Versona is a unique fashion destination offering accessories and apparel including jewelry, handbags and shoes at exceptional prices every day. It's Fashion offers fashion with a focus on the latest trendy styles for the entire family at low prices every day. As of August 2, 2014, the Company operated 1,328 stores in 32 states. Additional information on The Cato Corporation is available at www.catocorp.com.

SOURCE The Cato Corporation