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| ITEM 7.01. | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. |
On August 31, 2020, Stewart Information Services Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share of the Company’s common stock for the third quarter 2020, payable September 30, 2020, to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2020. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
This information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is not deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
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| 99.1 | Press release of Stewart Information Services Corporation August 31, 2020, announcing a declaration of dividend for the third quarter. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION (Registrant) | |||
| By: | /s/ David C. Hisey | ||
(David C. Hisey, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer) |
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| Date: August 31, 2020 | |||
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS From:
| STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION | ||
| P.O. Box 2029, Houston, Texas 77252-2029 | ||
| www.stewart.com | ||
| Contact: Nat Otis | David Hisey | |
| Director-Investor Relations | CFO | |
| (713) 625-8360 | (713) 625-8043 | |
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES CASH DIVIDEND
HOUSTON (August 31, 2020) - Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the third quarter 2020, payable September 30, 2020, to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2020.
About Stewart
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we believe in building strong relationships – and these partnerships are the cornerstone of every closing, every transaction and every deal. Stewart. Real partners. Real possibilities.™ More information can be found at http://www.stewart.com, subscribe to the Stewart blog at http://blog.stewart.com or follow Stewart on Twitter® @stewarttitleco.
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| Document Period End Date | Aug. 31, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-02658 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Stewart Information Services Corporation |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000094344 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 74-1677330 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1360 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 100, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 625-8100 |
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| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1 par value |
| Trading Symbol | STC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
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