MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) announced today that its Board of Directors has initiated a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per outstanding share of common stock. The initial cash dividend is payable on October 30, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2013.

In addition, SAIC today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program under which the company may repurchase up to 5 million shares of the company’s common stock. Whether any repurchases are made and the timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market conditions.

“The initiation of a quarterly dividend and share repurchase authorization are consistent with our stated capital allocation policies,” said CEO Tony Moraco. “The board’s action reflects the company’s strong current financial position and the expectation of cash generation in excess of its operating needs.”

About SAIC

SAIC is a leading technology integrator providing full life-cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC’s deep domain knowledge and customer relationships enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex government and commercial projects. SAIC’s approximately 14,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. federal government, state/local, and global commercial markets, specializing in providing a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technical capabilities. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC has annual revenues of about $4 billion. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com/.

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