ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD Announces Dividend Distribution of $10 Million Declared for the Fourth Quarter of 2024

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Ituran Location and Control (NASDAQ: ITRN) has announced a quarterly cash dividend distribution of $0.50 per share, totaling approximately $10 million. This represents a 25% increase in the quarterly dividend amount under the company's updated dividend policy.

The dividend will be paid on April 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2025, subject to a 25% tax rate. The company's financial position remains strong with $226.1 million in retained earnings prior to distribution, which will decrease to $216.1 million after the payout. As of December 31, 2024, Ituran maintained a cash balance of $77.4 million, current assets of $119.8 million (excluding cash), and current liabilities of $87.9 million.

Positive

• 25% increase in quarterly dividend to $10 million
• Strong cash position of $77.4 million
• Minimal debt of only $0.1 million
• Healthy retained earnings of $216.1 million post-distribution

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• None.

Dividend declared in accordance with the Company's updated dividend policy which increases the quarterly dividend amount by 25% to at least $10 million per quarter

AZOUR, Israel, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (NASDAQ: ITRN) announced that the Board of Directors approved the distribution of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.50 per share, totaling approximately US$ 10 million. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2025. The Company will pay the dividend out on April 3, 2025, net of taxes at the rate of 25%.

 

In its decision to approve the distribution of the cash dividend, the Board of Directors examined whether the Company meets the distribution criteria according to Israeli law. The Board of Directors concluded that the above-mentioned distribution will not undermine the Company's ability to keep performing in its current course of business or future plans, and is able to meet its undertakings when due.

Retained earnings as of December 31, 2024, prior to the distribution was US$ 226.1 million and retained earnings will reach US$ 216.1 million after the distribution. The Board of Directors emphasized that as of December 31, 2024, the Company had a cash balance in hand of US$ 77.4 million (this amount is prior to the payment of a dividend of approximately US$ 8 million which was issued for the third quarter 2024 and was paid out in January 2025). The Company had credit from banking institutions of US$ 0.1 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's current assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) were in the sum of US$ 119.8 million and current liabilities were in the sum of US$ 87.9 million.

About Ituran
Ituran is a leader in the emerging mobility technology field, providing value-added location-based services, including a full suite of services for the connected-car. Ituran offers Stolen Vehicle Recovery, fleet management as well as mobile asset location, management & control services for vehicles, cargo and personal security for the retail, insurance industry and car manufacturers. Ituran is the largest OEM telematics provider in Latin America. Its products and applications are used by customers in over 20 countries. Ituran is also the founder of the Tel-Aviv based DRIVE startup incubator to promote the development of smart mobility technology.

Ituran's subscriber base has been growing significantly since the Company's inception to over 2.4 million subscribers using its location-based services with a market leading position in Israel and Latin America. Established in 1995, Ituran has approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, with offices in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Columbia, India, Canada and the United States.

For more information, please visit Ituran's website, at: www.ituran.com 

Company Contact Udi Mizrahi udi_m@ituran.com Deputy CEO &VP Finance, Ituran (Israel) +972 3 557 1348

International Investor Relations Ehud Helft ituran@ekgir.com EK Global Investor Relations (US) +1 212 378 8040

 

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FAQ

What is the new quarterly dividend amount for ITRN stock?

ITRN's quarterly dividend is $0.50 per share, totaling $10 million, representing a 25% increase from previous quarters.

When is the ex-dividend date for ITRN's Q4 2024 dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by March 20, 2025, to receive the dividend payment scheduled for April 3, 2025.

What are ITRN's current retained earnings after the Q4 2024 dividend?

After the $10 million dividend distribution, ITRN's retained earnings will be $216.1 million.

How strong is ITRN's financial position as of December 2024?

ITRN has a strong financial position with $77.4 million cash balance, $119.8 million in current assets (excluding cash), and minimal debt of $0.1 million.