THE WOODLANDS, TX, January 15, 2013 - Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) today
announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash
dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be
paid on February 19, 2013, to stockholders of record on the close of business on
February 5, 2013. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each
October, with a long-term objective of increasing the amount of the dividend.
Waste Connections, Inc. is an integrated solid waste services company that
provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly
exclusive and secondary markets. Through its R360 Environmental Solutions
subsidiary, the Company also is a leading provider of non-hazardous oilfield
waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several of the most active
natural resource producing areas in the United States, including the Permian,
Bakken and Eagle Ford Basins. Waste Connections serves more than two million
residential, commercial, industrial, and exploration and production customers
from a network of operations in 31 states. The Company also provides intermodal
services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific
Northwest. Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in September 1997 and is
headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
For more information, visit the Waste Connections web site at
www.wasteconnections.com. Copies of financial literature, including this
release, are available on the Waste Connections web site or through contacting
us directly at (832) 442-2200.
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release are forward looking in nature,
including statements related to the timing and amount of cash dividends. These
statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as
"believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," or "anticipates," or the
negative thereof or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Our
business and operations are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and,
consequently, actual results may differ materially from those projected by any
forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others,
are discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. There may be
additional risks of which we are not presently aware or that we currently
believe are immaterial which could have an adverse impact on our business. We
make no commitment to revise or update any forward- ooking statements in order
to reflect events or circumstances that may change.
CONTACT:
Worthing Jackman / (832) 442-2266 Mary Anne Whitney /
(832) 442-2253
worthingj@wasteconnections.com
maryannew@wasteconnections.com
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Press Release $WCN Waste Connections Inc.
THE WOODLANDS, TX, January 15, 2013 - Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on February 19, 2013, to stockholders of record on the close of business on February 5, 2013. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with a long-term objective of increasing the amount of the dividend. Waste Connections, Inc. is an integrated solid waste services company that provides waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Through its R360 Environmental Solutions subsidiary, the Company also is a leading provider of non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several of the most active natural resource producing areas in the United States, including the Permian, Bakken and Eagle Ford Basins. Waste Connections serves more than two million residential, commercial, industrial, and exploration and production customers from a network of operations in 31 states. The Company also provides intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. Waste Connections, Inc. was founded in September 1997 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. For more information, visit the Waste Connections web site at www.wasteconnections.com. Copies of financial literature, including this release, are available on the Waste Connections web site or through contacting us directly at (832) 442-2200. Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this release are forward looking in nature, including statements related to the timing and amount of cash dividends. These statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," or "anticipates," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Our business and operations are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and, consequently, actual results may differ materially from those projected by any forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. There may be additional risks of which we are not presently aware or that we currently believe are immaterial which could have an adverse impact on our business. We make no commitment to revise or update any forward- ooking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may change. CONTACT: Worthing Jackman / (832) 442-2266 Mary Anne Whitney / (832) 442-2253 worthingj@wasteconnections.com maryannew@wasteconnections.com This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Waste Connections Inc via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1670718]