Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend and Share Repurchase Activity

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Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) announced a dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on November 23, 2022, to shareholders of record by October 27, 2022. In 2022, the company declared total dividends of $1.24 per share. Fastenal, which has a history of paying dividends since 1991, aims to maintain its quarterly dividend structure. In addition, the company repurchased 2 million shares at an average price of $47.68 in Q3 2022, with additional buyback authority of up to 8 million shares.

Positive

• Declared a dividend of $0.31 per share, enhancing shareholder value.
• Total dividends of $1.24 for 2022 reflect a consistent increase over previous years.
• Share repurchase of 2 million shares at an average price of $47.68 indicates strong financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Negative

• None.

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.31 per share to be paid in cash on November 23, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 27, 2022. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions.

Fastenal began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, Fastenal has previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, and December 2020. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends, though all future determination as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of the company and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors, such as income tax rates related to dividends at that time.

In 2022, 2021, and 2020, we paid (or declared) dividends as follows:

Year		First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Sub-Total (Regular)			Fourth Quarter (Special)			Total
2022		$	0.31		$	0.31		$	0.31		$	0.31		$	1.24
2021		$	0.28		$	0.28		$	0.28		$	0.28		$	1.12		$	0.00		$	1.12
2020		$	0.25		$	0.25		$	0.25		$	0.25		$	1.00		$	0.40		$	1.40

Dividend and common stock purchase activity during the last ten years:

																								Average Per
		Total				Dividends per Share											Total Value of				Total Number			Share Price of
	Dividend	Dividends				Regular					Special			Total			Common Stock				of Shares			Common Stock
Year	Payments	Paid				Dividend					Dividend			Dividend			Purchased				Purchased			Purchased
2022	Four (1)		$	711.9			$	1.24			$	—		$	1.24			$	144.7			3,000,000			$	48.22
2021	Four		$	643.7			$	1.12			$	—		$	1.12			$	—			—			$	—
2020	Five (2)		$	803.4			$	1.00			$	0.40		$	1.40			$	52.0			1,600,000			$	32.54
2019	Four		$	498.6			$	0.87			$	—		$	0.87			$	—			—			$	—
2018	Four		$	441.9			$	0.77			$	—		$	0.77			$	103.0			4,000,000			$	25.75
2017	Four		$	369.1			$	0.64			$	—		$	0.64			$	82.6			3,800,000			$	21.72
2016	Four		$	346.6			$	0.60			$	—		$	0.60			$	59.5			3,200,000			$	18.58
2015	Four		$	327.1			$	0.56			$	—		$	0.56			$	293.0			14,200,000			$	20.63
2014	Four		$	296.6			$	0.50			$	—		$	0.50			$	52.9			2,400,000			$	22.06
2013	Four		$	237.5			$	0.40			$	—		$	0.40			$	9.1			400,000			$	22.70
Ten Year Total			$	4,676.4			$	7.70			$	0.40		$	8.10			$	796.8			32,600,000			$	24.44

(1)		The Total Dividends Paid amount includes the estimated impact from this announcement. The estimate is calculated using the 572.8 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2022.
(2)		There was a supplemental dividend paid in December 2020.

In the third quarter of 2022, the company purchased 2,000,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $47.68 per share.

We have authority to purchase up to 200,000 additional shares of our common stock under the July 11, 2017 authorization and 8,000,000 additional shares of our common stock under the July 12, 2022 authorization. These authorizations do not have an expiration date.

All share and per share information reflects the two-for-one stock split in 2019.

About Fastenal

Fastenal provides a broad offering of industrial supplies, including fastener, safety, and metal cutting products, to manufacturing, construction, and state and local government customers through approximately 3,300 in-market locations (branches and customer-specific Onsite locations) spanning 25 countries. With continual investment in tailored local inventory, dedicated local experts, and flexible FMI^® (Fastenal Managed Inventory) and digital solutions, we help our business partners achieve product and process savings across the supply chain – a “high-touch, high-tech” approach encapsulated by our motto, Where Industry Meets Innovation^™. Our local service teams are supported by 16 regional distribution centers, a captive logistics fleet, multiple teams of industry specialists and support personnel, and robust sourcing, quality, and manufacturing resources, enabling us to grow by getting closer to customers and providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to customer supply chain challenges.

Additional information regarding Fastenal is available on the Fastenal Company website at www.fastenal.com.

This press release contains statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including a statement regarding expectations as to payment of a quarterly cash dividend in the foreseeable future. Any future determination as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of the company and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors. For example, a change in business needs including working capital and funding for acquisitions, or a change in income tax law relating to dividends, could cause the company to decide not to pay a dividend in the future or not to repurchase common stock pursuant to the existing share repurchase authorization. A discussion of other risks and uncertainties is included in the company's filings with the SEC, including our most recent annual and quarterly reports. FAST-D

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Taylor Ranta Oborski

Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Manager

507.313.7959

Source: Fastenal Company

FAQ

What is the dividend declared by Fastenal in 2022?

Fastenal declared a dividend of $0.31 per share for 2022.

When will Fastenal distribute its dividend?

The dividend will be paid on November 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of October 27, 2022.

What total dividends did Fastenal pay in 2022?

Fastenal paid a total of $1.24 per share in dividends for the year 2022.

How many shares did Fastenal repurchase in Q3 2022?

Fastenal repurchased 2 million shares of its common stock in Q3 2022.

What is the total buyback authority Fastenal has?

Fastenal has authority to purchase up to 8 million additional shares under its buyback program.