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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
AFG declares special $2.00 dividend, repurchases $50M stock YTD
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC
- Special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable March 28, 2025 to holders of record March 17, 2025.
- Aggregate special dividend approximately $170 million; cumulative $52.00 per share in special dividends since 2021.
- Repurchased ~$50 million of common stock at avg price $123.83 per share through Feb 27, 2025.
- Regular quarterly dividend remains $0.80 per share; most recent paid Jan 24, 2025.
- Co-CEOs cite capital management strategy focused on dividends, repurchases, and organic growth.