APA Corporation Announces Dividend Increase, Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

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APA Corporation has increased its dividend from an annualized rate of 50 cents per share to $1.00 per share, reflecting a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders. The next quarterly dividend of 25 cents per share will be paid on November 22, 2022, to stockholders of record as of October 21, 2022. The company aims to return at least 60% of free cash flow through dividends and stock repurchases. Additionally, a new share repurchase authorization of 40 million shares has been approved, emphasizing continued confidence in cash flow sustainability.

Positive

• Increase in annualized dividend from $0.50 to $1.00 per share, enhancing shareholder returns.
• Commitment to return minimum of 60% of free cash flow through dividends and share repurchases.
• Approval for an additional 40 million shares of stock buyback, signaling confidence in financial stability.

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• None.

HOUSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) has announced an increase in the company’s dividend on common shares from an annualized rate of 50 cents per share to $1.00 per share.

The next quarterly dividend on common shares is payable Nov. 22, 2022, to stockholders of record on Oct. 21, 2022, at a rate of 25 cents per share on the company’s common stock, up from 12.5 cents per share.

“Over the last year, we’ve significantly strengthened our balance sheet and committed to returning a minimum of 60% of free cash flow to our shareholders through dividend and stock repurchases,” said John Christmann IV, APA CEO and president. “The vast majority of this return is still being delivered through stock repurchases; however, we are confident that our long-term cash flow will comfortably support this step-up in the base dividend payment. At an annualized rate of $1.00 per share, our dividend yield is expected to exceed the current average dividend yield of the S&P 500.”

The board of directors also approved a further 40 million shares of additional share repurchase authorization.

About APA

APA Corporation owns consolidated subsidiaries that explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom and that explore for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname and in the Dominican Republic. APA posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.apacorp.com. Additional details regarding Suriname, ESG performance and other investor-related topics are posted at investor.apacorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts
Investor:		(281) 302-2286		Gary Clark
Media:		(713) 296-7189		Castlen Kennedy
Website:		www.apacorp.com

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