Travel + Leisure Co. Increases Cash Dividend 11%

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) declared a regular cash dividend on the company’s common stock, increasing the quarterly dividend rate by 11% to $0.50 per share from $0.45 per share. The dividend is payable March 29, 2024 to shareholders of record as of March 21, 2024.

“The board’s decision to increase the dividend reflects our continued confidence in our strong prospects for growth and our ongoing ability to generate significant amounts of cash after funding the capital needs of the business. The dividend demonstrates our commitment to return cash to shareholders, a priority in our balanced and effective capital allocation strategy, which also includes share repurchases, investing in organic growth, enhancing our balance sheet and pursuing opportunistic M&A when appropriate,” said Mike Hug, Chief Financial Officer of Travel + Leisure Co.

About Travel + Leisure Co.

As the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) transformed the way families vacation with the introduction of the most dynamic points-based vacation ownership program at Club Wyndham, and the first vacation exchange network, RCI. The company delivers more than six million vacations each year at 245+ timeshare resorts worldwide, through tailored travel and membership products, and via Travel + Leisure GO - the signature subscription travel club inspired by the pages of Travel + Leisure magazine. With hospitality and responsible tourism at the heart of all we do, our 19,000+ dedicated associates bring out the best in people and places around the globe. We put the world on vacation. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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