AT&T Inc.* ^ T announced today that its board of directors has approved
AT&T T announced today that its board of directors has approved a 2.2 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend to stockholders.
AT&T directors increased the quarterly dividend rate from $0.45 to $0.46 a
share on a quarterly basis, or an increase from $1.80 to $1.84 a share on an
annualized basis.
“Returning value to our shareholders is one of AT&T's top priorities,” said
Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T. “We've now increased the
quarterly dividend for 30 straight years. During this time, we've seen swings
in the financial markets and we've led tremendous investment in new
technologies that have transformed the industry. As we've done these things,
we've also maintained one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry
supported by strong cash flows. This financial strength has helped us honor
our commitment to our owners.”
The dividend will be payable on Feb. 3, 2014 to common stockholders of record
on Jan. 10, 2014.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and
affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. T is a premier communications holding company and one of the
most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T
operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States
and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes
the nation's fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading
provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based
services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless
coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that
work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T
U-verse^® brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications
services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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