Note 4 - Capital Stock

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Notes to Financial Statements

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4. Capital Stock

We have one class of preferred stock and one class of common stock. We had no outstanding shares of preferred stock at December 31, 2023 or 2022. Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors and are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders. On January 18, 2024, we announced an increase in our quarterly cash dividend from $0.42 to $0.43 per share, which was paid February 23, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 9, 2024. At December 31, 2023, we had 1.3 million shares of common stock to be issued upon the vesting of equity awards and 3.9 million shares reserved for future issuance pursuant to share-based payment plans. During calendar year 2023, we purchased approximately 902,100 shares, or $159.6 million, of our common stock in accordance with plans authorized by our Board. At December 31, 2023, we had $391.5 million available under an authorized plan to purchase our common stock.