Boyd Gaming Announces $500 Million Increase to Share Repurchase Authorization

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Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced a $500 million increase in its share repurchase program, following prior authorizations totaling $361 million. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to returning capital to shareholders, with plans for approximately $100 million in quarterly repurchases. Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share was declared, payable on July 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2022.

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• Increase in share repurchase program by $500 million supporting shareholder value.
• Quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share enhances income for investors.
• Commitment to maintain $100 million in quarterly repurchases indicates strong capital strategy.

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• None.

Company Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 Per Share

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $500 million increase to the Company’s existing share repurchase program. The authorization will allow the Company to continue share repurchases as the Company concludes its previous repurchase authorizations, totaling $361 million.

Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: “This additional share repurchase authorization further reinforces our commitment to pursuing a balanced, robust capital return program. We intend to maintain repurchase activity of approximately $100 million per quarter, augmented from time to time by opportunistic repurchases.”

Additionally, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable July 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2022.

About Boyd Gaming

Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation’s leading sports-betting operator. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering its guests an outstanding entertainment experience, delivered with unwavering attention to customer service. Through a long-standing company philosophy called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives that positively impact the Company’s stakeholders and communities. Our commitment to being an employer of choice has been recognized by Forbes magazine, which named Boyd Gaming the highest-ranked gaming company in America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2021, and Nevada’s Best Employers in 2020 and 2021. For additional Company information and press releases, visit https://investors.boydgaming.com.

Forward-looking Statements and Company Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements contain words such as “may,” “will,” “might,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “could,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “pursue,” or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and may include (without limitation) information regarding the Company's expectations, goals or intentions regarding future performance. In addition, forward-looking statements in this press release, include statements regarding the Company’s plans with respect to share repurchases and returning capital to shareholders. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in any such statement. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: the ongoing uncertainty about COVID-19, its duration and impact, the extent of consumer demand, potential negative effects on the Company’s workforce, suppliers, contractors and other partners, as well as the impact on the customer experience of necessary health and safety measures implemented at the direction of state and local governments and gaming regulators. Risks also include fluctuations in the Company's operating results; the political climate and its effects on consumer spending and its impact on the travel industry; the state of the economy and its effect on consumer spending; the impact and effects of the local economies in the markets where the Company operates; the receipt of legislative, and other state, federal and local approvals for the Company's development projects; developments in legalization of online gaming, the Company's ability to operate online gaming profitably, or otherwise; consumer reaction to fluctuations in the stock market and economic factors; the effects of events adversely impacting the economy or the regions from which the Company draws a significant percentage of its customers; competition; litigation; financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company; changes in laws and regulations, weather, regulation, economic, credit and capital market conditions; and the effects of war, terrorist or similar activity. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” and in other sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in the Company's other current and periodic reports filed from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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Financial Contact:

Josh Hirsberg

(702) 792-7234

joshhirsberg@boydgaming.com

Media Contact:

David Strow

(702) 792-7386

davidstrow@boydgaming.com

Source: Boyd Gaming Corporation

FAQ

What is Boyd Gaming's current stock repurchase authorization amount?

Boyd Gaming has authorized an increase of $500 million to its existing share repurchase program.

When is the next dividend payment date for Boyd Gaming shareholders?

The next dividend payment date is July 15, 2022.

How much will Boyd Gaming pay in dividends per share?

Boyd Gaming will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share.

What is Boyd Gaming's plan for share repurchases?

Boyd Gaming intends to maintain share repurchase activity of approximately $100 million per quarter.