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Thomson Reuters Sets Shareholder Vote on US$605 Million Return of Capital and Reverse Split

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  • Thomson Reuters will seek shareholder approval for a US$605 million return of capital with a proportional reverse stock split.
  • The cash distribution is generally tax-free for Canadian holders, while eligible foreign investors can opt out for potentially better tax treatment.
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Thomson Reuters Sets Shareholder Vote on US$605 Million Return of Capital and Reverse Split

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An announcement from Thomson Reuters ( (TSE:TRI) ) is now available.

Thomson Reuters has filed its management proxy circular and related materials ahead of a special shareholder meeting to vote on a proposed US$605 million return of capital and a proportionate share consolidation. The transaction includes an estimated US$1.36 per common share cash distribution, followed by a reverse stock split designed to maintain capital structure alignment.

The return of capital is structured to be generally tax-free for Canadian shareholders, while eligible investors in other jurisdictions, including the U.S., may opt out and forgo the cash in order to potentially achieve more favorable tax treatment. Shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026 may vote at the rescheduled April 28, 2026 webcast meeting, with detailed instructions and materials made available through regulatory filings and the company’s investor relations channels.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:TRI) stock is a Buy with a C$150.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Thomson Reuters stock, see the TSE:TRI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:TRI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:TRI is a Neutral.

The score is supported primarily by strong financial performance and constructive guidance/capital-return commitments from the latest earnings call. This is meaningfully offset by very weak technical conditions (deeply negative trend and momentum). Valuation is moderately demanding on P/E, with the dividend providing partial support.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:TRI stock, click here.

More about Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is a global provider of professional information services, combining trusted content and technology for legal, tax, audit, accounting, compliance, government and media clients. Its portfolio integrates specialized software, data and analytics to support informed decision-making, while its Reuters unit is a leading international source of independent journalism and news coverage.

Average Trading Volume: 856,507

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: C$60.2B

For a thorough assessment of TRI stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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