Thomson family set for $840 million Thomson Reuters payout

6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30

Toronto-based Thomson Reuters said shareholders approved a $605 million special cash distribution alongside a previously announced share buyback of up to $600 million.
With about 71% of the company's shares, the family could receive roughly $840 million, depending on how many shares it sells into the repurchase programme.
Earlier on Thursday, an Ontario court approved the capital return and share consolidation, due to take effect on 4 May, as Thomson Reuters shares face pressure from AI concerns.

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