---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001037868-25-000008"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AME"
cik: "0001037868"
company_name: "AMETEK INC/"
filed_at: "2025-02-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T23:46:17.460682+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AMETEK raises quarterly dividend 11% to $0.31, approves $1.25B buyback

## Summary
- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.31/share from $0.28, payable March 31, 2025 to holders of record March 14.
- Indicated annual dividend rises to $1.24 per share.
- Board authorized $1.25B share repurchase program, replacing prior $1B authorization (approx. $590M remaining).
- CEO cites strong cash flows enabling higher dividend and added buyback flexibility.
- AMETEK (AME) maintains focus on strategic acquisitions and long-term shareholder value.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001037868-25-000008
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AME
- cik: 0001037868
- company_name: AMETEK INC/
- filed_at: 2025-02-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037868/000103786825000008/0001037868-25-000008-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037868/000103786825000008/ame-20250207.htm

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