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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 received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), allowing the purchase of up to 13,144,773 common shares, representing 5% of its outstanding shares as of August 1, 2020. The buyback will commence on August 10, 2020, and continue until August 9, 2021. This initiative aims to return capital to shareholders and reflects management's assessment of market conditions. Previously, under the expiring NCIB, the company repurchased 1,271,977 shares at an average price of US$83.06.
Waste Connections has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.185 per common share, scheduled for payment on August 18, 2020. Shareholders on record by August 4, 2020 will receive this dividend, distributed in U.S. or Canadian dollars based on their account type. The company's Board aims to review and potentially increase the dividend each October, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Waste Connections (WCN) announced it will report its Q2 2020 financial results on August 6, 2020. The company expects revenue to decline approximately 4.7% year-over-year, a less severe drop than the previously anticipated 6.0%. Adjusted EBITDA margin is now projected to decrease between 90 to 100 basis points. Positive trends in solid waste activity were noted, with significant improvements in commercial collection and landfill volumes. However, potential impairment charges in the exploration and production segment were highlighted.