Stockholders' Equity

3 Months Ended

Nov. 28, 2015

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity

Stock-Based Compensation

We have a 2014 Omnibus Equity, Performance Award, and Incentive Compensation Plan (as amended, the "Plan") in place as approved by shareholders, which allows us to grant or issue non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, share awards and other equity compensation to key employees and to non-employee directors.

On October 13, 2015 and October 15, 2014 the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 204,200 and 99,600 shares, respectively, of restricted common stock to our key employees and non-employee directors under the Plan. The value of the restricted stock award is determined using the intrinsic value method which, in this case, is based on the number of shares granted and the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

Stock-based compensation expense was $623,000 and $901,000 during the first quarters of Fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively. Of the $623,000 expense recognized in Fiscal 2016, $363,000related to the October 13, 2015 grant of 204,200 shares. The remainder is related to the amortization of previously granted restricted stock awards, as well as non-employee director stock units issued in lieu of director fees. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period of the award.

Dividends

On October 14, 2015, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock, which was paid on November 25, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2015.

On December 16, 2015, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock, payable on January 27, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 13, 2016.