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Waste Management, Inc. provides environmental solutions through subsidiaries that collect, recycle, transfer and dispose of waste for residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers. Its recurring updates cover collection and disposal performance, recycling infrastructure, organics, renewable energy from landfill gas, regulated medical waste services and secure information destruction across the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
WM news also frequently reports quarterly and annual earnings, operating EBITDA and margin trends, pricing and cost-control initiatives, cash flow, dividends, share repurchase authorizations and capital allocation. Product and service updates include accepted recyclable materials, renewable natural gas projects and sustainability-related growth initiatives tied to the company’s disposal network, collection fleet and recycling operations.
WM Organic Growth, a subsidiary of Waste Management (WM), partnered with Tailwater Capital to establish a joint venture supporting Continuus Materials. This collaboration aims to enhance production facilities in the waste-to-product sector. The initiative focuses on upcycling municipal solid waste into Everboard™, an eco-friendly roofing material. The first production plant is projected to produce over 150 million square feet of Everboard™ annually within three years. This venture reflects WM's commitment to sustainable solutions as it seeks to reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) plans to announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2021 financial results on February 2, 2022, prior to market opening. An investor conference call will follow at 10 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast will be accessible via the company's investor website. For those unable to attend live, a replay will be available until February 16. Waste Management is a leading provider of waste management services across North America, including collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling.
Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) announced a 13% increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.575 to $0.65 per share, raising the annual dividend from $2.30 to $2.60. This marks the nineteenth consecutive year of annual dividend increases. Additionally, the Board approved a stock repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion, reflecting confidence in the company's cash flow and business model. The first increased dividend is expected to be declared in February 2022.
Post Capital Partners successfully completed the sale of EC Waste, LLC, a solid waste services provider in Puerto Rico, to 3i Group plc on November 30. Financial terms were not disclosed. EC Waste, acquired from Waste Management (WM) in April 2014, serves over 100,000 customers and operates compliant disposal sites. Under the leadership of Randy Jensen, the company grew significantly, employing over 350 individuals. The exit exemplifies Post Capital's Executive-First strategy, highlighting effective executive partnerships and strategic growth support.
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Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.575 per share, scheduled for payment on December 17, 2021. This dividend will be distributed to shareholders recorded on December 3, 2021, demonstrating the company's commitment to returning value to its investors. Waste Management is a leading provider of waste management services in North America, including collection, disposal, and recycling, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability.
Waste Management (WM) plans to invest $200 million in recycling infrastructure in 2022, increasing its total investment to over $700 million since 2018. This investment aims to enhance recycling capabilities and meet rising demand for recycled products. WM has recently opened new facilities in cities including Chicago and Salt Lake City, incorporating advanced technologies. By 2023, 95% of residential facilities will be upgraded, boosting recycling efficiency and capacity while supporting sustainability goals.
Waste Management, Inc. reported robust financial results for Q3 2021, with revenue reaching $4.665 billion, up from $3.861 billion in Q3 2020. This growth was fueled by a $260 million increase in collection and disposal operations, alongside $295 million from acquisitions, notably Advanced Disposal. Operating EBITDA rose to $1.323 billion, showcasing a margin of 28.4%. Diluted EPS improved to $1.28 from $0.92 year-over-year. The company anticipates total revenue growth of 17% to 17.5% for 2021, alongside a projected free cash flow between $2.5 billion and $2.6 billion.
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Waste Management (NYSE: WM) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on October 26, 2021, before the market opens. Following the release, an investor conference call is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. Interested investors can listen via a live audio webcast on their website or by phone. A replay of the call will be available until November 9, 2021. Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America.