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NXP Semiconductors Announces Quarterly Dividend and Expansion of the 2021 Share Repurchase Program
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing capital return program, NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today
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[{"type":"text","content":"EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing capital return program, NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced that its board of directors has approved the payment of an interim dividend and the expansion of its 2021 share repurchase authorization. The actions are based on the significant strength of the NXP capital structure, and the board’s confidence in the company’s ability to drive long-term growth and strong cash flow. The board of directors has approved the payment of an interim dividend of $0.5625 per ordinary share for the third quarter of 2021. The interim dividend will be paid in cash on October 6, 2021 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2021. Additionally, consistent with NXP’s historic policy of returning excess cash flow to shareholders, the board of directors has also approved a $2 billion expansion of its 2021 share repurchase program. The new $2 billion share repurchase authorization is in addition to the approximately $380 million remaining for repurchase under previously authorized share repurchase programs. Taxation – Cash Dividends Cash dividends will be subject to the deduction of Dutch dividend withholding tax at the rate of 15 percent, which may be reduced in certain circumstances. Non-Dutch resident shareholders, depending on their circumstances, may be entitled to a full or partial refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax. If you are uncertain as to the tax treatment of any dividends, consult your tax advisor. About NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors N.V. enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 29,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $8.61 billion in 2020. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Forward-looking StatementsThis document includes forward-looking statements which include statements regarding NXP’s interim dividend for the fourth quarter of 2020, financial condition, and projected share repurchases, as well as any other statements which are not historical fac...