Exponent Increases Quarterly Dividend Payment from $0.20 to $0.24 per Share

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Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO) announced a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.20 to $0.24 per share, payable on March 25, 2022, to shareholders of record by March 11, 2022. In 2021, the company returned $50.2 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases, ending the year with $297.7 million in liquidity. CEO Dr. Catherine Corrigan emphasized the dividend hike reflects strong financial health and business resilience amid economic challenges. Exponent will continue its quarterly dividend payments every March, June, September, and December, subject to board approval.

Positive

• 20% dividend increase from $0.20 to $0.24 per share enhances shareholder returns.
• $50.2 million returned to shareholders in 2021 shows strong commitment to value.
• Company retains $297.7 million in cash, indicating solid financial footing.

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• None.

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXPO) today announced that its Board of Directors has raised its quarterly dividend by 20% from $0.20 to $0.24 per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of common stock is to be paid on March 25, 2022 to all common stockholders of record as of March 11, 2022.

“Exponent is deeply committed to delivering long-term value for our shareholders. In 2021, we returned $50.2 million to shareholders in the form of $43.2 million in dividends and $7.0 million in common stock repurchases, and ended the year with $297.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments,” commented Dr. Catherine Corrigan, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe that the increase in our regular cash dividend not only demonstrates the strength of our balance sheet, but the resiliency of our business model amid a challenging economic environment.”

Exponent has paid, and expects to continue to pay, quarterly dividends each year in March, June, September and December. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination of Exponent’s Board of Directors.

About Exponent

Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex problems. Exponent’s interdisciplinary organization of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants draws from more than 90 technical disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. The firm leverages over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Exponent may be reached at (888) 656-EXPO, info@exponent.com, or www.exponent.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains, and incorporates by reference, certain “forward-looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the rules promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. When used in this document and in the documents incorporated herein by reference, the words “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or its management, identify such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company or its management with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such material differences include the COVID-19 pandemic (including factors relating to measures implemented by governmental authorities or by us to promote the safety of our employees, vendors and clients; other direct and indirect impacts on our business and the businesses of our clients, vendors and other partners; impacts which may, among other things, adversely affect our clients’ ability to utilize our services at the levels they have previously; disruptions of access to our facilities or those of our clients or third parties; and increased and potentially significant economic uncertainty and volatility, including credit and collectability risks and potential disruptions of capital and credit markets), the possibility that the demand for our services may decline as a result of changes in generally applicable and industry-specific economic conditions, the timing of engagements for our services, the effects of competitive services and pricing, the absence of backlog related to our business, our ability to attract and retain key employees, the effect of tort reform and government regulation on our business, and liabilities resulting from claims made against us. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the report. The inclusion of such forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the future events, plans, or expectations contemplated by the Company will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements.

FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Exponent (EXPO)?

The new dividend amount for Exponent is $0.24 per share, raised from $0.20.

When will Exponent's dividend be paid?

Exponent's dividend will be paid on March 25, 2022.

What was Exponent's total shareholder return in 2021?

Exponent returned a total of $50.2 million to shareholders in 2021.

When does Exponent typically pay dividends?

Exponent pays dividends quarterly in March, June, September, and December.