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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-135589"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCVL"
cik: "0000895447"
company_name: "SHOE CARNIVAL INC"
filed_at: "2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T04:32:53.097988+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Shoe Carnival authorizes new $50M buyback; declares $0.135 quarterly dividend

## Summary
- New $50M share repurchase program effective Jan 1, 2025, replacing $50M program expiring Dec 31, 2024.
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share payable Jan 27, 2025 to holders of record Jan 13, 2025.
- 51st consecutive quarterly dividend; company highlights debt-free operations and solid cash flow.
- Repurchases may be made via open market or private deals through Dec 31, 2025; Rule 10b5-1 plans permitted.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-135589
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCVL
- cik: 0000895447
- company_name: SHOE CARNIVAL INC
- filed_at: 2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895447/000095017024135589/0000950170-24-135589-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895447/000095017024135589/scvl-20241211.htm

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