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Waste Connections, Inc. reports developments as an integrated solid waste services company providing non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal, resource recovery through recycling and renewable fuels generation, non-hazardous oilfield waste services, and intermodal movement of cargo and solid waste containers. The company operates across U.S. and Canadian markets and emphasizes mostly exclusive and secondary markets.
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Waste Connections has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 U.S. per share, marking a significant 12.2% increase from the previous $0.205 amount. This payment is scheduled for November 23, 2021, for shareholders on record as of November 9, 2021. The Board plans to review the dividend quarterly, aiming for continuous increases. The dividend will be paid in U.S. dollars for shares held in U.S. depository accounts and in Canadian dollars for those in Canadian depositories, based on the current exchange rate.
Waste Connections reported third-quarter revenue of $1.597 billion, a 14.9% year-over-year increase, driven by strong solid waste pricing and acquisition activity. Net income reached $114.4 million, or $0.44 per share, with adjusted EBITDA at $505.6 million, or 31.7% of revenue. Year-to-date, the company generated $1.27 billion in cash from operations and closed acquisitions yielding approximately $240 million in annualized revenues. The quarterly dividend increased by 12.2%, with an outlook for full-year revenue of approximately $6.11 billion.
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Waste Connections (WCN) announced that it will release its financial results for Q3 2021 post-market on October 27, 2021. An investor conference call is scheduled for October 28 at 8:30 A.M. ET. Investors can access the live audio webcast on the company's investor relations site. Additionally, Waste Connections will participate in the BMO Capital Markets Growth & ESG Conference on December 7, 2021, with presentation slides available 24 hours prior on their website.
Waste Connections (WCN) has successfully repaid all outstanding senior notes totaling $1.5 billion due between 2022 and 2027. This repayment was funded by proceeds from a $650 million offering of 2.20% Senior Notes due 2032 and $850 million of 2.95% Senior Notes due 2052, along with borrowing from its credit facility. The company anticipates a $115 million charge in Q3 2021 financial results. CFO Mary Anne Whitney expressed optimism about extending maturities and reducing interest costs, enhancing financial flexibility for future growth.
Waste Connections has announced the pricing of a $1.5 billion public offering of senior notes, which includes $650 million of 2.200% notes due 2032 and $850 million of 2.950% notes due 2052. The offering is expected to close on September 20, 2021, and aims to raise approximately $1.471 billion in net proceeds. These proceeds will be used to repay existing senior notes. The offering is managed by BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, MUFG, and Wells Fargo. This announcement follows the registration statement filed with the SEC on September 1, 2021.
Waste Connections (WCN) announced plans for a public offering of senior notes due in 2032 and 2052, subject to market conditions. The offering aims to generate funds to repay $1.5 billion of outstanding senior notes from previous agreements. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company. Joint book-running managers for the offering include BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, MUFG, and Wells Fargo Securities. This process follows an effective registration statement filed with the SEC on September 1, 2021.
Waste Connections has acquired E.L. Harvey & Sons, a major family-owned waste services provider in Massachusetts, generating approximately $110 million in annual revenue. This acquisition aims to expand Waste Connections' market position and enhance its employee and customer support culture. Furthermore, Waste Connections announced the closing of one of two acquisitions, adding $50 million in annual revenue from franchise operations in Northern California and Nevada, with another acquisition expected in Oregon, contributing an additional $25 million.
Waste Connections has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for the purchase of up to 13,025,895 common shares, effective August 10, 2021 to August 9, 2022. This represents 5% of the company's outstanding shares as of August 3, 2021. The renewal aims to return capital to shareholders, with repurchases limited to 75,704 shares daily on TSX and a maximum of 25% of the average daily trading volume on NYSE. This decision reflects management's confidence in share value and growth opportunities.
Waste Connections reported strong Q2 2021 results, with revenue of $1.534 billion, reflecting a 17.5% year-over-year increase. Net income reached $177.0 million, or $0.68 per share, significantly improving from a net loss of $227.1 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA grew to $484.9 million, equating to 31.6% of revenue. The company anticipates 2021 revenue to approach $5.975 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.875 billion. Furthermore, Waste Connections has closed or signed 14 acquisitions in 2021, indicating robust growth opportunities.