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OLD REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL DIVIDEND

  • Old Republic International Corporation's Board declared a special cash dividend of $2.50 per share.
  • The dividend is payable on January 14, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026.
  • The payout will return approximately $620 million to shareholders.
  • CEO Craig R. Smiddy stated the dividend complements the ongoing share repurchase program & reflects strong performance generating excess capital.
  • The company remains focused on profitable organic growth, technology investments, & strategic niche acquisitions, including the pending purchase of ECM.
  • Over the past five years, the company returned over $5.0 billion to shareholders & reduced shares outstanding by over 20%.
  • $47 million of shares were repurchased in the fourth quarter, with $864 million remaining authorized for future discretionary purchases.
  • The Board's decision considers current & foreseeable liquidity & capital needs of the parent holding company & its insurance subsidiaries.