Service Corporation International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend And Increases Share Repurchase Authorization
Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share, payable on December 31, 2021, to shareholders of record by December 15, 2021. The company aims to continue regular dividends, subject to Board review. Additionally, SCI has increased its stock repurchase authorization by $400 million, adding to the $200 million remaining from the previous program, totaling $600 million available for repurchases. This reflects SCI's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
- Quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share enhances shareholder returns.
- Increased share repurchase authorization to $600 million indicates confidence in stock value and commitment to shareholder value.
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HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of twenty-three cents per share of common stock. The quarterly cash dividend announced today is payable on December 31, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2021. While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends, and the establishment of record and payment dates, are subject to final determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has increased the authorized level of repurchases of its common stock by approximately
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About Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America's leading provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services, as well as final-arrangement planning in advance. We offer families exceptional service in planning life celebrations and personalized remembrances. Our Dignity Memorial® brand serves approximately 500,000 families each year with professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. At September 30, 2021, we owned and operated 1,453 funeral service locations and 485 cemeteries (of which 298 are combination locations) in 44 states, eight Canadian provinces, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. For more information about Service Corporation International, please visit our website at www.sci-corp.com. For more information about Dignity Memorial®, please visit www.dignitymemorial.com.
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Investors: Debbie Young - Director / Investor Relations - (713) 525-9088
Media: Jay Andrew - Managing Director / Corporate Communications - (713) 525-3468
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