WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2017--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $350 million to commence upon completion of the company’s current $200 million program, which has approximately $70 million remaining. The Board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, an increase of 14% over the 2016 quarterly amount. The dividend will be paid on March 20, 2017 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2017.
John L. Garrison, Terex President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Today’s new $350 million share repurchase authorization and dividend increase are consistent with our disciplined capital allocation strategy
that, combined with our Focus, Simplify and Execute To Win strategy, will create long term value for our shareholders.”
The timing of the share repurchase program will be based on available liquidity, cash flows and general market conditions. The repurchase program may be executed through various methods, including open market purchases.
About Terex
Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services that deliver lifecycle solutions to maximize customer return on investment. The company reports in three business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Cranes, and Materials rocessing. Terex delivers lifecycle solutions to a broad range of industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility, quarrying and mining industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website (www.terex.com)
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