CDW Authorizes $1.25 Billion Share Repurchase Program Increase and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.40 Per Share

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CDW Corporation (Nasdaq:CDW) has increased its share repurchase program by $1.25 billion and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, reflecting a 5.3% increase from last year. This significant move underscores CDW's commitment to enhancing shareholder value, driving the total returned to shareholders to over $3.4 billion since its IPO in 2013. The new authorization adds to the $338 million already available in the repurchase program. Future dividends and repurchases are contingent upon Board approval and market conditions.

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• Increased share repurchase program by $1.25 billion.
• Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, up 5.3% from last year.
• Total returns to shareholders exceed $3.4 billion since IPO.

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CDW Corporation (Nasdaq:CDW), a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $1.25 billion increase to the company’s share repurchase program and declared a quarterly cash dividend. The cash dividend of $0.40 per common share to be paid on March 10, 2021 to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 25, 2021. This amount represents a 5.3 percent increase over last year’s dividend.

“Since our IPO in June 2013, our dividend has increased over nine-fold and we have returned more than $3.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends,” said Collin B. Kebo, chief financial officer, CDW. “Share repurchases and annual dividend increases are important components of our capital allocation strategy to deliver value to our stockholders just as we have delivered value to our customers and partners for more than 35 years.”

Future dividends and share repurchase authorizations will be subject to approval by CDW's Board of Directors. The $1.25 billion authorization is incremental to the $338 million unused in the repurchase program as of December 31, 2020. The program was initially authorized for $500 million in November 2014, and reauthorized for an incremental $750 million in both May 2016 and August 2017, and $1 billion in February 2019. Share repurchases under the program will be made from time to time in private transactions, open market purchases or other transactions as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing and amounts of any purchases will be based on market conditions and other factors including but not limited to price, regulatory requirements and capital availability. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum dollar amount or number of shares and the program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.

About CDW

CDW Corporation (Nasdaq:CDW) is a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs approximately 10,000 coworkers. For the year ended December 31, 2020, CDW generated Net sales over $18 billion. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the impact of COVID-19 on CDW's business, operations and liquidity, and (ii) capital priorities and other strategic plans of CDW. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although CDW believes that its plans, intentions and other expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that it will achieve those plans, intentions or expectations. Reference is made to a more complete discussion of forward-looking statements and applicable risks contained under the captions "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in CDW's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 and subsequent filings with the SEC. CDW undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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FAQ

What is the new share repurchase authorization for CDW in 2021?

CDW has authorized a $1.25 billion increase to its share repurchase program.

When will CDW pay its quarterly dividend?

CDW will pay its quarterly cash dividend on March 10, 2021.

How much is CDW's quarterly cash dividend?

The quarterly cash dividend is $0.40 per common share.

What was the increase percentage of CDW's dividend compared to last year?

The dividend represents a 5.3% increase over last year.

What is the total amount CDW has returned to shareholders since its IPO?

CDW has returned more than $3.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.