First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc.

First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. will increase its quarterly dividend to shareholders by 25 percent. The 10-cent dividend will be paid March 23 to shareholders of record as of March 10.

First Federal is the unitary savings and loan holding company for First Federal Bank of Arkansas.

Company president Larry J. Brandt attributed the increased dividend to the bank’s strong capital base and continued profitability.