Exhibit 99
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. | J. Michael Daniel, Senior Vice |
P.O. Box 626 | President and Chief Financial |
Bassett, VA 24055 | Officer |
| (276) 629-6614 - Investors |
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| Jay S. Moore, Director of Communications |
For Immediate Release | (276) 629-6450 – Media |
Bassett Furniture News Release
Bassett Declares Quarterly Dividend
(Bassett, Va.) – October 6, 2016– Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.10 per share of outstanding common stock payable on November 25, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2016.
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With 90 company- and licensee-owned stores, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. The most significant growth opportunity for Bassett continues to be the Company’s dedicated retail store program. Bassett’s retail strategy includes affordable custom-built furniture that is ready for delivery in the home within 30 days. The stores also feature the latest on-trend furniture styles, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. Bassett also has a traditional wholesale business with more than 700 accounts on the open market, across the United States and internationally. For more information, visit the Company’s website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E)
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