The Ensign Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.0525 Per Share

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The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0525 per share, payable by January 31, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2020. This announcement marks the company's eighteenth consecutive annual dividend increase, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Ensign has been a dividend-paying company since 2002 and operates 228 healthcare facilities across multiple states, providing various healthcare services.

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• Quarterly cash dividend of $0.0525 per share declared.
• Eighteenth consecutive annual dividend increase.
• Strong market position demonstrated by consistent dividend payments since 2002.
• Presence in 228 healthcare facilities across multiple states indicates growth.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which provide skilled nursing and assisted living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services, today announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0525 per share of Ensign common stock, payable on or before January 31, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2020. “We are pleased to announce our eighteenth consecutive annual dividend increase, which reflects our strong market position and continued commitment to return value to our shareholders,” commented Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continued growth and are optimistic about our long-term prospects,” he added.

Ensign has been a dividend-paying company since 2002.

About Ensign^™

The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide a broad spectrum of skilled nursing and assisted living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 228 healthcare facilities, in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. More information about Ensign is available at http://www.ensigngroup.net.

Contact Information

The Ensign Group, Inc., (949) 487-9500, ir@ensigngroup.net

SOURCE: The Ensign Group, Inc.

 

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by ENSG?

The Ensign Group has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0525 per share.

When is the dividend payment date for ENSG?

The dividend is payable on or before January 31, 2021.

What is the record date for the ENSG dividend?

The record date for the dividend is December 31, 2020.

How long has ENSG been paying dividends?

Ensign has been a dividend-paying company since 2002.

How many healthcare facilities does ENSG operate?

Ensign operates 228 healthcare facilities across multiple states.