Rockwell Automation Increases Common Stock Dividend 12 Percent to $2.60 Annually

The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. ROK today declared a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share on its common stock, payable on Dec. 10, 2014 to shareowners of record at the close of business on Nov. 17, 2014.

"The 12 percent dividend increase reflects our confidence in Rockwell Automation's sustainable cash generation and continued commitment to appropriately return cash to shareowners," said Keith D. Nosbusch, chairman and chief executive officer. "In the prior five fiscal years, we have returned $2.8 billion, or 82 percent of free cash flow, to shareowners through dividends and share repurchases."

Rockwell Automation, Inc. ROK, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.