TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 3, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kforce Inc. (Nasdaq:KFRC), a provider of professional staffing services and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase of the Firm's quarterly cash dividend to $0.11 per share from the current $0.10 per share previously announced on October 27, 2014. The new cash dividend is an increase of 10% over the Firm's current dividend rate and will be payable December 26, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 12, 2014.
David L. Dunkel, Kforce Chairman and CEO commented; "The decision by the Board of Directors to increase the dividend 10% is a reflection of the Firm's continued strong cash generation and balance sheet, as well as a reaffirmation of our belief in the strength and sustainability of our business going forward. In addition, through December 2, 2014, the Firm has repurchased approximately 4.4 million shares of its common stock year-to-date which represents 13.1% of total shares outstanding at the beginning of 2014. The increase in our dividend, combined with our current share repurchase program, demonstrates our continued commitment to driving shareholder value."
About Kforce
Kforce (Nasdaq:KFRC) is a professional staffing and solutions firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions in the skill areas of technology and finance & accounting. Backed by more than 2,600 associates and approximately 12,000 consultants on assignment, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Kforce operates with 63 offices located throughout the United States and one office in the Philippines. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.kforce.com.
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