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O'Reilly Automotive board approves 15-for-1 stock split, subject to shareholder approval
O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC
- 15-for-1 stock split to be effected as a special stock dividend; each existing share yields 14 additional shares.
- Shareholder approval of increased authorized shares needed at May 15, 2025 annual meeting.
- Record date June 2, 2025; distribution after close June 9; split-adjusted trading starts June 10, 2025.
- Split aims to make shares more accessible to team members via employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount.
- CEO cites 4,330% total share price growth since last split in 2005 and strong annual performance.