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Armstrong World Industries boosts buyback authorization by $500M to $1.7B, extends through 2026
ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC
- Board added $500M to share repurchase authorization, raising total to $1.7B, program extended to Dec 31, 2026.
- Quarterly cash dividend declared at $0.254 per share, payable Aug 17, 2023 to holders of record Aug 3, 2023.
- CFO cited confidence in adjusted free cash flow generation as rationale for increased repurchase capacity.
- Repurchases may be made via open market, block, privately-negotiated transactions or Rule 10b5-1 plans.