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Viatris Announces Quarterly Dividend

Key Takeaway: Viatris Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on September 16, 2026. Shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026, will receive this dividend. The announcement reflects Viatris' commitment to providing value to its shareholders, despite potential risks outlined in their forward-looking statements.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Viatris declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share.
  • The dividend reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • The company continues to focus on empowering global health.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks and uncertainties.
  • Factors could affect future financial performance and product acceptance.

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Full Press Release Details

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS) today announced that on August 3, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for each issued and outstanding share of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2026.
About Viatris Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS) is a global healthcare company whose mission is to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We meet the needs of patients around the world by acting decisively with ingenuity and resolve. Whether we're developing new medicines, working to maintain a resilient supply of needed therapies, or pursuing bold innovation, we strive to deliver solutions that are effective at scale and built to endure. We're purpose-built to make an impact with a broad portfolio that spans generics, value-added medicines, established brands, and innovative medicines that address areas of significant unmet need. We are headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai, China, and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and X.
Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may include statements that the Viatris Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for each issued and outstanding share of the Company's common stock, payable on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2026. Because forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties, actual future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: failure to achieve the intended benefits of our strategic initiatives and priorities; goodwill or impairment charges or other losses; any changes in or difficulties with the Company's manufacturing facilities; failure to achieve expected or targeted future financial and operating performance and results; Viatris' or its partners' ability to develop, manufacture, and commercialize products; any regulatory, legal or other impediments to Viatris' ability to bring new products to market; products in development and/or that receive regulatory approval may not achieve expected levels of market acceptance, efficacy or safety; actions and decisions of healthcare and pharmaceutical regulators; changes in healthcare and pharmaceutical laws and regulations in the U.S. and abroad; the scope, timing and outcome of any ongoing legal proceedings, and the impact of any such proceedings on Viatris; any significant breach of data security or data privacy or disruptions to our IT systems; risks associated with international operations; changes in third-party relationships; the effect of any changes in Viatris' or its partners' customer and supplier relationships and customer purchasing patterns; the impacts of competition; changes in the economic and financial conditions of Viatris or its partners; uncertainties regarding future demand, pricing and reimbursement for the Company's products; uncertainties and matters beyond the control of management, including but not limited to general political and economic conditions, potential adverse impacts from future tariffs and trade restrictions, inflation rates and global exchange rates; and the other risks described in Viatris' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Viatris routinely uses its website as a means of disclosing material information to the public in a broad, non-exclusionary manner for purposes of the SEC's Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD). Viatris undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this press release other than as required by law.

About Viatris Inc.

Ticker Symbol: VTRS
Exchange: NASDAQ
Mission: Empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life
Patient Reach: ~1 billion patients annually
Global Centers: Pittsburgh, Shanghai, Hyderabad

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the declared dividend amount by Viatris?

Viatris declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share.

When will the dividend be paid?

The dividend is payable on September 16, 2026.

Who is eligible for the dividend?

Shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026, are eligible.

What are the risks mentioned in the announcement?

The announcement includes risks related to financial performance and product acceptance.

Last updated: Aug 4, 2026