AMETEK Increases Quarterly Dividend and Announces $1.25 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization
AMETEK (NYSE: AME) has announced two significant shareholder-focused initiatives.
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AMETEK (NYSE: AME) has announced two significant shareholder-focused initiatives. The Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.31 per share from $0.28, payable on March 31, 2025, raising the indicated annual rate to $1.24 per share. Additionally, the company authorized a new $1.25 billion share repurchase program, replacing the previous $1 billion authorization from May 2022, of which $590 million remained available.
The company, with annual sales of approximately $7.0 billion, emphasizes its commitment to deploying robust cash flows for strategic acquisitions while maintaining shareholder returns through increasing dividends and opportunistic stock repurchases. AMETEK's growth strategy integrates Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions, focusing on cash generation and capital deployment.
Positive
- 11% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.31 per share
- New $1.25 billion share repurchase authorization
- Strong cash flow position enabling both acquisitions and shareholder returns
- Substantial annual sales of $7.0 billion indicating robust business operations
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Additionally, AMETEK's Board of Directors approved a
"AMETEK remains committed to deploying our robust cash flows on strategic acquisitions to enhance long-term shareholder value. Given our strong financial position we are also able to provide our shareholders with a higher and steadily increasing dividend. Additionally, the increased share repurchase authorization provides us with added flexibility to enhance shareholder value through the opportunistic repurchase of our common stock," commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Corporate Profile
AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately
Contact:
Kevin Coleman
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer
kevin.coleman@ametek.com
Phone: 610.889.5247
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SOURCE AMETEK, Inc.
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