SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - December 10, 2013 - Pentair Ltd. (NYSE: PNR) ("Pentair") announced today its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of its common stock. The authorization allows the company to commence share repurchases effective immediately and expires on December 31, 2016. Pentair intends to repurchase outstanding shares from time to time in the open market using cash flow generated by its operations.
"Excellent operating and financial performance, coupled with a strong balance sheet, provide us with the flexibility to launch an expanded repurchase program," said Randall J. Hogan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Combined with annual dividends, this means we expect to return over 50 percent of our operating cash flows to shareholders annually - while maintaining our commitment to investment grade."
"With our expected operating and financial performance, we anticipate to still have approximately $2 billion in cash and balance sheet capacity for additional business reinvestment or share repurchase by 2015," Hogan added.
ABOUT PENTAIR LTD.
Pentair Ltd. delivers industry-leading products, services and solutions for its customers' diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. With pro forma revenues of approximately $8 billion, Pentair employs more than 30,000 people worldwide.
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PENTAIR CONTACTS:
Rebecca Osborn
Senior Manager, External Communications
Direct: 763-656-5589
Email: rebecca.osborn@pentair.com
Jim Lucas
Vice President, Investor Relations
Direct:763-656-5575
Email: jim.lucas@pentair.com
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