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Form DFAN14A ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS Filed by: DGB Investment, Inc.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:00 -0400

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Form DFAN14A ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS Filed by: DGB Investment, Inc.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:00 -0400

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Ethan Allen shareholder Bergeron criticizes $3 special dividend

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:31:57 -0400

Doug Bergeron, a 5.0% beneficial owner of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETD), issued a statement criticizing the company's announcement of a $3.00 per share special cash dividend, calling it an attempt to deflect attention from a contested board election.

Bergeron, through his investment vehicle DGB Investment, Inc., has nominated a slate of director candidates ahead of Ethan Allen's 2026 annual stockholder meeting. He contends the dividend announcement, made Aug. 19, 2026, is a reactive measure rather than evidence of disciplined capital allocation.

In his statement, Bergeron said Ethan Allen's reported advertising spend remains below every year from 2006 through 2021, and

Doug Bergeron Comments on Latest Self-Serving Tactics by Ethan Allen Board

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Special Dividend Represents a Desperate Maneuver that Does Nothing to Address the Governance, Leadership, Strategy, and Execution Failures Plaguing the Company

Shrinking of Board Further Consolidates Power Under Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari, Who Has Led the Company for 38 Years

PARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Doug Bergeron, a beneficial owner of 5.0% of the outstanding common stock of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. ("Ethan Allen" or the "Company") (NYSE: ETD), today issued the following statement in response to the Company's August 19, 2026 announcement declaring a $3.00 per share special cash dividend:

“Ethan Allen's August 19 announcement should be

Doug Bergeron Comments on Latest Self-Serving Tactics by Ethan Allen Board

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Special Dividend Represents a Desperate Maneuver that Does Nothing to Address the Governance, Leadership, Strategy, and Execution Failures Plaguing the Company

Shrinking of Board Further Consolidates Power Under Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari, Who Has Led the Company for 38 Years

“Ethan Allen's August 19 announcement should be

Doug Bergeron Comments on Latest Self-Serving Tactics by Ethan Allen Board

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Special Dividend Represents a Desperate Maneuver that Does Nothing to Address the Governance, Leadership, Strategy, and Execution Failures Plaguing the Company

Shrinking of Board Further Consolidates Power Under Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari, Who Has Led the Company for 38 Years

“Ethan Allen's August 19 announcement should be

Doug Bergeron Comments on Latest Self-Serving Tactics by Ethan Allen Board

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Special Dividend Represents a Desperate Maneuver that Does Nothing to Address the Governance, Leadership, Strategy, and Execution Failures Plaguing the Company

Shrinking of Board Further Consolidates Power Under Chairman and CEO Farooq Kathwari, Who Has Led the Company for 38 Years

“Ethan Allen's August 19 announcement should be

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD) call put ratio 3.2 calls to 1 put

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:48:50 -0400

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETD) 30-day call option implied volatility is 26; compared to its 52-week range of 25 to 55. Call put ratio 3.2 calls to 1 put.

Form DEFA14A ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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Form DEFA14A ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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Ethan Allen declares $3-per-share special cash dividend

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:16:29 -0400

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETD) announced that its board of directors declared a special cash dividend of $3.00 per share, payable Sept. 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Sept. 3, 2026. The total payout amounts to approximately $76 million in aggregate.

The Danbury, Connecticut-based home furnishings company reported a debt-free balance sheet for fiscal 2026, along with a consolidated gross margin of 61.2% and an operating margin of 7.8%. The company generated $52 million in cash from operating activities during the fiscal year and paid $46 million in cash dividends.

According to a press release, Ethan Allen has returned

Ethan Allen Declares Special Cash Dividend; Reaffirms Strong Financial Position and Commitment to Sustainable Shareholder Value

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

DANBURY, CT, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ETD), a leading interior design company, manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a $3.00 per share special cash dividend to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2026, payable September 17, 2026, and reaffirmed the Company’s debt-free financial position, disciplined capital allocation strategy and focus on creating sustainable value for all shareholders.

The Board and management team are taking decisive action to return capital to

Ethan Allen Declares Special Cash Dividend; Reaffirms Strong Financial Position and Commitment to Sustainable Shareholder Value

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Board and management team are taking decisive action to return capital to

Ethan Allen Declares Special Cash Dividend; Reaffirms Strong Financial Position and Commitment to Sustainable Shareholder Value

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Board and management team are taking decisive action to return capital to

Ethan Allen Declares Special Cash Dividend; Reaffirms Strong Financial Position and Commitment to Sustainable Shareholder Value

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Board and management team are taking decisive action to return capital to

Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 10 Filed by: McNulty Matthew J

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:16:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 10 Filed by: McNulty Matthew J

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:16:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 10 Filed by: Phillips Amy

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:15:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 10 Filed by: Phillips Amy

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:15:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 10 Filed by: KATHWARI M FAROOQ

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:13:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 10 Filed by: KATHWARI M FAROOQ

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:13:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 05 Filed by: KATHWARI M FAROOQ

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:22:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 05 Filed by: KATHWARI M FAROOQ

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:22:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 05 Filed by: Phillips Amy

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:06:00 -0400

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Form 4 ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS For: Aug 05 Filed by: Phillips Amy

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:06:00 -0400

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