Senate NDAA Provision Seeks to Restrict Defense Industry Stock Buybacks, Shareholder Dividends

Holland & Knight – On January 7, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14372 to accelerate defense procurement by shifting contractor priorities from investor returns to production and performance, including by limiting stock buybacks, dividends, and executive compensation.

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