Saga Communications, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per Share and a Special Cash Dividend of $0.50 per share

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Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 and a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share, totaling approximately $4.0 million to be paid on January 14, 2022. Shareholders on record as of December 27, 2021 will be eligible. Since 2012, the company has distributed over $77 million in dividends, indicating strong shareholder returns. The company plans to continue regular dividends and may consider future special dividends or stock buybacks.

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• Declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 and a special dividend of $0.50, indicating confidence in financial stability.
• Total dividend payment of approximately $4.0 million, reflecting commitment to returning value to shareholders.
• Over $77 million paid in dividends since 2012 demonstrates a consistent dividend policy.

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GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 14, 2022, to shareholders of record on December 27, 2021. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly and special dividends will be approximately $4.0 million. The quarterly and special cash dividends will be funded by cash on the Company's balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid over $77 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

The Company currently intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends in the future as declared by the Board of Directors. Consistent with its strategic objective of maintaining a strong balance sheet and with returning value to our shareholders, the Board of Directors will also consider declaring special cash dividends, and stock buybacks in the future.

Saga is a broadcasting company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing, and operating broadcast properties. Saga owns or operates broadcast properties in 27 markets, including 79 FM, 34 AM radio stations and 79 metro signals. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886-7070 or visit our website at www.sagacom.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as "will," "may," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Key risks, including risks associated with Saga's ability to effectively integrate the stations it acquires and the impact of federal regulation on Saga's business, are described in the reports Saga periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Readers should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including national and local economic changes, changes in the radio broadcast industry in general, and the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Saga's actual performance.  Results may vary from those stated herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update the information contained here.  

 

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FAQ

What are the dividend amounts declared by Saga Communications, Inc. (SGA)?

Saga Communications, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share.

When will the dividends be paid to shareholders of Saga Communications, Inc. (SGA)?

The dividends will be paid on January 14, 2022, to shareholders of record on December 27, 2021.

How much has Saga Communications, Inc. (SGA) paid in dividends since 2012?

Saga Communications, Inc. has paid over $77 million in dividends to shareholders since 2012.

Will Saga Communications, Inc. (SGA) continue to pay dividends in the future?

Yes, Saga Communications, Inc. intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends in the future as declared by the Board of Directors.

How is the special dividend being funded by Saga Communications, Inc. (SGA)?

The special dividend will be funded by cash on the company's balance sheet.