GlobalSCAPE Announces Tax Characteristics for Special Cash Dividend Declared on November 18, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB), a worldwide leader in the secure movement and integration of data, today announced it posted on its website IRS Form 8937 regarding the tax characteristics of its one-time special cash dividend of $3.35 per share that was declared by the Company on November 18, 2019. The record date of the special dividend was November 29, 2019, and the payment date of the special dividend was December 5, 2019. The quantitative effect on the tax basis of a share of common stock in the hands of a U.S. stockholder is a decrease in tax basis in an amount equal to $2.19 per share.

The information in this press release is not intended to serve as advice on how distributions should be reported. Stockholders should review the tax statements received from their brokerage firms or other institutions to ensure that the statements agree with the information provided on the Company's website. Additionally, as each stockholder's tax situation may be different, stockholders are encouraged to consult with their own professional tax advisor with respect to their individual tax consequences. For additional information, including a copy of GlobalSCAPE's IRS Form 8937, visit the GlobalSCAPE Investor Relations center at  https://www.globalscape.com/investor-relations.

GlobalSCAPE, Inc. does not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Any tax statements contained herein were not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding U.S., federal, state or local tax penalties. Please consult your advisor as to any tax, accounting or legal statements made herein.

About GlobalSCAPE
GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE American: GSB) is a pioneer in securing and automating the movement and integration of data seamlessly in, around and outside your business, between applications, people and places, in and out of the cloud. GlobalSCAPE provides cloud services that automate your work, secure your data, and integrate your applications – while giving visibility to those who need it. GlobalSCAPE makes business flow brilliantly. Visit www.globalscape.com.

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Investor Relations Contact:
ir@GlobalSCAPE.com  

Media Contact:
Matthew Zintel
matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com

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