Ryder Authorizes $175 Mln. Stock Purchase Over Two Years

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yder System said Monday that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program, under which the company is authorized to repurchase up to $175 million of outstanding common stock over two years.

Based on Ryder's current stock price, $175 million represents approximately 8% of the company's total outstanding shares, the company said in a statement.

The program “is consistent with our commitment to deliver value to shareholders through sales growth, margin improvement and a more efficient capital structure,” Ryder’s President and Chief Financial Officer Tracy Leinbach said.



Ryder is ranked No. 5 on the Transport Topics 100 listing of U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.