Diamond Foods reports quarterly dividend earnings of about $0.05 per share

STOCKTON, Calif. Diamond Foods has announced approval by its board of directors of a $0.045 per common share payout.

The company has said that dividend funds will be payable Oct. 29, to stockholders on record as of Oct.16.

Diamond Foods recently completed a successful acquisition of Pop Secret brand microwave popcorn from General Mills, adding to its snack and nut empire. For more information on the company, visit. www.diamondfoods.com.