The Buckle Inc. announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on December 4, 2017, the Board authorized a $1.75 per share special cash dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2018.

The Board also authorized a per share quarterly dividend of 25 cents to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 12, 2018. The $1.75 per share special cash dividend and the 25 cents per share regular quarterly dividend are payable on January 26, 2018 and will be paid together.

The company also announced that its Board of Directors elected Thomas B. Heacock as a board member, effective immediately. Heacock currently serves the as vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer, a position he has held since July 20, 2017. He has been employed by the company since October 2003 and served as vice president of finance, treasurer and corporate controller prior to his election as chief financial officer. Heacock will continue to serve as a member of the Board’s Executive Committee.

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