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Get filing alertsRLI declares $2.00 special dividend, raises regular payout 12.5%, authorizes $250M buyback
Filed May 14, 2026 · Period ending May 14, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Board declared $2.00 per share special dividend (~$184M total), payable June 12 to shareholders of record May 29, representing significant one-time cash return beyond regular program.
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Board authorized new $250M share repurchase program with no expiration, citing stock price as a factor; repurchases funded through cash and operating cash flow.
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Regular quarterly dividend increased 12.5% to $0.18 per share (also payable June 12), marking the company's 51st consecutive annual dividend increase.
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
Summary
RLI announced a substantial capital return package combining immediate shareholder rewards with ongoing commitments. The $2.00 special dividend delivers approximately $184 million in one-time cash, while the 12.5% increase in the regular quarterly dividend to $0.18 extends the company's 51-year streak of annual dividend growth.
The $250 million buyback authorization signals management's view that shares are attractively valued. For retail holders, this triple announcement reflects strong balance sheet health and confidence in cash generation. The special dividend provides immediate return, the regular dividend increase compounds future income, and the buyback program offers potential upside if management executes opportunistically.
The combination suggests RLI sees limited need to retain excess capital for growth or reserves, viewing shareholder returns as the best use of available funds. All three actions take effect within weeks, with dividends payable June 12 to May 29 shareholders of record.
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