Aaron Rents, Inc. has declared the Company's thirty-third consecutive semi-annual cash dividend. The dividend declared will be $.02 per share on Class A Common Stock and $.02 per share on Common Stock, payable January 2, 2003 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 2, 2002.


Aaron Rents, Inc., based in Atlanta, has more than 700 Company-operated and franchised stores in 43 states and Puerto Rico for the rental and sale of residential and office furniture, accessories, consumer electronics and household appliances. The Company manufactures furniture, bedding and accessories at 10 facilities in four states.