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Coca-Cola Consolidated Announces Dividend Increase and Share Repurchase Program
Quarterly dividend increased to $2.50 per share, up from $0.50 per shareBoard of Directors approves $1.0 billion share repurchase program CHARLOTTE, N.C.,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Quarterly dividend increased to $2.50 per share, up from $0.50 per shareBoard of Directors approves $1.0 billion share repurchase program CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coca‑Cola Consolidated, Inc. (NASDAQ: COKE) announced today that its Board of Directors increased the Company’s quarterly dividend to $2.50 per share (up from $0.50 per share). The increased dividend will be payable November 8, 2024 to Common Stock and Class B Common Stock stockholders of record as of October 25, 2024. The Company’s Board of Directors also approved a $1.0 billion share repurchase program for the Company’s Common Stock. The authorization to repurchase shares is at management’s discretion with respect to the timing and amount of the repurchases. “As we’ve previously stated, the progress we’ve made improving our profitability and strengthening our balance sheet allows us to reinvest in our business and our teammates while taking steps to build long-term value for our stockholders,” said J. Frank Harrison, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong financial performance supports increasing our quarterly dividend and establishing a share repurchase program, which aligns with our commitment to return cash to our stockholders over time.” CONTACTS: Ashley Brown (Media)Scott Anthony (Investors)Director, External CommunicationsExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer(803) 979-2849(704) [email protected]@cokeconsolidated.com About Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Coca‑Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca‑Cola bottler in the United States. Our Purpose is to honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence and to grow profitably. For over 122 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers and communities we serve and passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. We make, sell and distribute beverages of The Coca‑Cola Company and other partner companies in more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia, to approximately 60 million consumers. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca‑Cola Consolidated is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “COKE”. More information about the Company is available at www.cokeconsolidated.com. Follow Coca‑Cola Consolidated on Facebook, X, Instagram ...