RE:Crystal ballHi One, dividend is safe. Bek has a large cash position, Couche Tard stocks, no debt and has never missed a dividend payout in its history. The dividend payout ratio is high because they have been liquidating properties and cash flow has dropped. Buyout is anybody's guess we have a shrinking company, a CEO that is pushing 90 years old, a CFO that is in his 80s. Many of us here have been holders for years and years. For me and a few others we will see it through to the end but have enjoyed some great special dividends (last one was $2 share) and the regular dividends like clockwork. Volume is low and share price doesn't move much along with little interest in this gem. So do your DD if you think Becker might sell or its a good pick for you for the dividends. All the best, Charlie.