Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Plan and Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings announced a new $350 million stock repurchase plan, replacing the previous $250 million initiative. Since its inception, approximately $207.2 million has been spent on repurchasing shares, with $42.8 million remaining in the terminated plan. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on June 27, 2022, to shareholders of record by June 10, 2022. The repurchase timing will depend on market conditions and company performance.

Positive

• Approval of a $350 million stock repurchase plan may enhance shareholder value.
• The declared quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share reflects consistent cash flow.

Negative

• The previous repurchase plan was terminated, suggesting potential concerns about cash flow allocation.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX) (the "Company" or "Knight-Swift") announced today that its board of directors (the "Board") approved the repurchase of up to $350 million of the Company's outstanding common stock (the "2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan"). With the adoption of the 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan, the Company terminated the $250 million repurchase plan previously approved by the Board in November 2020 (the "2020 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan"). Since its adoption, the Company purchased approximately $207.2 million or 4.2 million shares, including approximately $149.9 million or 2.8 million shares during 2022, of its common stock under the 2020 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan, leaving less than $42.8 million in remaining purchase authorization upon termination.

The Company intends to repurchase shares of common stock under the 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan when it is opportune to do so, using a variety of methods, which may include but is not limited to open market purchases, block trades, the implementation of a 10b5-1 plan, and/or any other available methods in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The timing, prices, and volume of purchases will depend upon prevailing stock prices, the Company’s leverage ratio, general economic and market conditions, and other considerations. The 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan does not obligate the Company to repurchase or otherwise acquire any of its common stock. The 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time and without notice, at the Board’s discretion.

In addition to the approval of the 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan, the Board has declared the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock. The Company's quarterly dividends are pursuant to a cash dividend policy approved by the Board. The actual declaration of future cash dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, is subject to final determination by the Board each quarter after its review of the Company’s financial performance.

The Company’s dividend is payable to stockholders of record on June 10, 2022 and is expected to be paid on June 27, 2022.

Knight-Swift is one of North America's largest and most diversified freight transportation companies, providing multiple truckload transportation and logistics services, as well as LTL services. Knight-Swift uses a nationwide network of business units and terminals in the United States and Mexico to serve customers throughout North America. In addition to operating the country's largest tractor fleet, Knight-Swift also contracts with third-party equipment providers to provide a broad range of truckload services to our customers while creating quality driving jobs for our driving associates and successful business opportunities for independent contractors.

This press release contains certain statements that may be considered 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, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to the 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan and our declaration of quarterly dividends. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared or as to the timing or amount of repurchases. The declaration of future dividends or future share repurchases is subject to approval requirements and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable law; restrictions under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should review and consider the factors that may affect future results and other disclosures in the Risk Factors section of Knight-Swift's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and various disclosures in our press releases, stockholder reports, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein.

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David Jackson, President and CEO, or Adam Miller, CFO - (602) 606-6349

Source: Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

FAQ

What is the amount of Knight-Swift's new stock repurchase plan?

Knight-Swift has approved a new stock repurchase plan worth $350 million.

When will Knight-Swift's dividend be paid?

The dividend will be payable on June 27, 2022, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2022.

How much has Knight-Swift spent on stock repurchases since the previous plan?

The company spent approximately $207.2 million on stock repurchases under the previous plan.

What factors will influence the timing of stock repurchases by Knight-Swift?

The timing of repurchases will be influenced by stock prices, leverage ratios, and general market conditions.