Microsoft Ups Ante on Shareholder Returns; Renews Buyback Program, Ups Dividend 8%
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Microsoft announced a pair of initiatives to increase capital returns to shareholders. First, the board has approved a $40 billion share repurchase program, essentially replacing the previous $40 billion buyback plan initiated in 2013 that was targeted for completion by the end of calendar 2016. Second, the company is increasing its quarterly dividend 8% to 39 cents per share. We applaud Microsoft’s commitment to returning cash to shareholders via this two-pronged approach,...
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