Big Lots Announces Shareholder Return Initiatives
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) announced two significant initiatives for shareholders on August 27, 2020. The company's Board of Directors authorized a $500 million share repurchase program, effective from September 1, 2020, allowing purchases in the open market or through private transactions. Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share was declared for Q3 of fiscal 2020, payable on September 25, 2020, to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2020. CEO Bruce Thorn emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns.
- Authorized a $500 million share repurchase program to return capital to shareholders.
- Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, signifying strong financial health.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today announced shareholder return initiatives, including a new share repurchase authorization and a quarterly cash dividend on its common shares.
On August 27, 2020, the company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to
In addition, the company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of
Commenting on today's announcement, Bruce Thorn, President and CEO of Big Lots stated, "Enhancing shareholder returns through appropriate capital distribution is a key priority for the company. Our recent sale and leaseback transactions, along with our strong underlying business performance, have greatly improved our ability to do that. We are pleased to have this authorization in place to enable us to execute on that intent while continuing to invest in high-return internal growth initiatives."
About Big Lots, Inc.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is a neighborhood discount retailer operating 1,407 stores in 47 states, as well as a best-in-class ecommerce platform with expanded capabilities via BOPIS, curbside pickup, Instacart and, now, PICKUP with same day delivery. The company's product assortment is focused on home essentials: Furniture, Seasonal, Soft Home, Food, Consumables, Hard Home, and Electronics, Toys & Accessories. Big Lots' mission is to help people Live BIG and Save Lots. The company strives to be the BIG difference for a better life by delivering unmatched value to customers through surprise and delight, being a "best place to work" culture for associates, rewarding shareholders with consistent growth and top-tier returns, as well as doing good in local communities. For more information about the company, visit www.biglots.com.
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