Scripps Networks Interactive Authorizes Additional $1 Billion for Share Repurchase Program; Increases Quarterly Dividend 15 Percent

The Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: SNI) board of directors has authorized an additional $1 billion for its share repurchase program. The prior share repurchase authorization had $448 million remaining as of Dec. 31, 2014. The timing of purchases under both authorizations will be based on market conditions and other factors.

The company’s board of directors also has increased its quarterly dividend rate and declared a dividend of 23 cents ($0.23) per share up from $0.20. This dividend will be payable on March 10, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2015.

About Scripps Networks Interactive

Scripps Networks Interactive is one of the leading developers of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for television, the Internet and emerging platforms. The company’s lifestyle media portfolio comprises popular television and Internet brands HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country, which collectively reach more than 190 million consumers each month. Companion websites complement on-air programming with video and social media that inform and inspire. The company’s global networks reach millions of consumers across North and South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Scripps Networks Interactive is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. For more information, please visit http://www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com.