Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an aggregate repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company's common stock, inclusive of prior authorizations. This authorization is effective through December 31, 2014. Additionally, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. The Board of Directors approved a $0.11 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on September 15, 2011 to the holders of record of common stock of the Company on September 1, 2011.

Silgan Holdings Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of metal and plastic consumer goods packaging products primarily in the United States, Europe, and Canada.
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