Old Republic Declares Regular Third Quarter Cash Dividend Of 21 Cents Per Share

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The Board of Directors of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share, payable on September 15, 2020, to shareholders of record by September 4, 2020. This represents an increase from 80 cents in 2019 to a projected 84 cents for the year. The dividend boost marks the 39th consecutive year of increases, reflecting the company’s commitment to long-term value. Old Republic ranks among the top 50 shareholder-owned insurance businesses in the U.S.

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• Quarterly dividend increased to 21 cents per share, up from 20 cents.
• Projected total annual dividend of 84 cents, up from 80 cents in 2019.
• 39th consecutive year of dividend increases demonstrates strong financial health.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of 21 cents per share. This dividend is payable September 15, 2020 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2020. Subject to Board approval of each quarter's new rate, the full year's cash dividend will amount to 84 cents per share compared to 80 cents paid in 2019.

This latest dividend increase marks the 39^th consecutive year that Old Republic has boosted its cash dividend rate, and 2020 becomes the 79^th year of uninterrupted cash dividend payments.

About Old Republic
Chicago-based Old Republic International Corporation is one of the nation's 50 largest shareholder-owned insurance businesses. It is a member of the Fortune 500 listing of America's largest companies. The Company is organized as an insurance holding company whose subsidiaries actively market, underwrite, and provide risk management services for a wide variety of coverages mostly in the general and title insurance fields. A long-term interest in mortgage guaranty and consumer credit indemnity coverages has devolved to a run-off operating mode in recent years. Old Republic's general insurance business ranks among the nation's 50 largest, while its title insurance operations are the third largest in its industry.

The nature of Old Republic's business requires that it be managed for the long run, and its cash dividend policy reflects this long-term orientation. Here's a summary of recent years' total book and market returns, which includes the addition and reinvestment of cash dividend payments, in comparison with the financial performance of three selected indices similarly developed.

	ORI		Selected Indices' Compounded
	Annual Book Value Compounded Total Return	Annual Market Value Compounded Total Return	Total Annual Returns
			Nominal Gross Domestic Product	S&P 500 Index	S&P Insurance Index
Ten Years 2000 - 2009	9.5%	7.4%	4.1%	-1.0%	-3.7%
Ten Years 2010 - 2019	7.7%	14.8%	4.0%	13.6%	12.4%
Twenty Years 2000 - 2019	8.6%	11.0%	4.1%	6.1%	4.1%

According to the most recent edition of Mergent's Dividend Achievers, Old Republic is listed in 58th place among just 113 qualifying publicly held companies, out of thousands considered, that have posted at least 25 consecutive years of annual dividend growth.

For Old Republic's latest news releases and other corporate documents:
Please visit us at www.oldrepublic.com  

Alternatively, please write or call:
Aaron Jacoby, SVP Corporate Development & Finance
Old Republic International Corporation
307 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601
ajacoby@oldrepublic.com 
(312) 346-8100

 

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SOURCE Old Republic International Corporation

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Old Republic (ORI) for Q3 2020?

Old Republic has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders of Old Republic (ORI)?

The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2020, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2020.

How many consecutive years has Old Republic (ORI) increased its dividend?

Old Republic has increased its dividend for 39 consecutive years.

What is the total projected dividend for Old Republic (ORI) for 2020?

The total projected dividend for 2020 is 84 cents per share.

What does the dividend increase indicate about Old Republic's (ORI) performance?

The dividend increase indicates strong financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.