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On December 13, 2023, the Registrant issued a press release stating that the Board (i) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Registrant’s common stock, payable December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023; and (ii) announced that George L. Wilson, the Registrant’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will also become the Registrant’s Chairman of the Board, effective February 27, 2024 and subject to his re-election as a director at the Registrant’s next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Quanex Building Products Corporation | ||
| Date: December 13, 2023 | By: | /s/ SCOTT ZUEHLKE |
| Scott Zuehlke | ||
| SVP, CFO and Treasurer | ||
EXHIBIT 99.1
Quanex Building Products Declares Quarterly Dividend and Announces Planned Chairmanship Transition
HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quanex Building Products Corporation (NYSE:NX) (“Quanex” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 19, 2023.
In addition, Quanex announced that the Board has determined that George L. Wilson, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will also become Quanex’s Chairman of the Board, effective February 27, 2024. Mr. Wilson will replace current Chairman William C. Griffiths, who will be retiring from the Board as of the Company’s next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the Quanex Corporate Governance Guidelines. Mr. Wilson’s appointment is subject to his re-election to the Board at the annual meeting.
About Quanex
Quanex is a global manufacturer with core capabilities and broad applications across various end markets. The Company currently collaborates and partners with leading OEMs to provide innovative solutions in the window, door, vinyl fencing, solar, refrigeration, custom mixing and cabinetry markets. Looking ahead, Quanex plans to leverage its material science expertise and process engineering to expand into adjacent markets.
Contact:
Scott Zuehlke
SVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
713-877-5327
scott.zuehlke@quanex.com