2012年7月28日土曜日

International Flavors&Fragrancesが10%の増配を発表

2006年以降、年率10%近いペースで増配を続けています。


IFF Board of Directors Authorizes Quarterly Dividend of $0.34 per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 24, 2012-- The Board of Directors of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) today authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share of the Company’s common stock, an increase of $0.03 from the current quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share. The quarterly dividend will be distributed October 3, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2012.
In May, 2011, IFF increased its quarterly dividend 15% to $0.31 per share. Since May 2003, including this authorization, IFF has increased its dividend nine times. IFF is committed to a disciplined return of cash to shareholders.
Doug Tough, IFF Chairman and CEO, said, “Our history has proven a willingness to return cash to shareholders, and we remain committed to executing this philosophy going forward. We expect to continue to increase our dividend in line with our earnings growth, while investing in attractive growth opportunities.”