McDonald's Raises Dividend 33%
2008-09-25 16:05 ET - News Release
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1. This represents a 33% increase, bringing the quarterly dividend payout to more than $550 million.
Jim Skinner, McDonald's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today's substantial dividend increase is yet another indication of the strength and momentum of our global business. By focusing on our customers and staying disciplined in our execution, we continue to drive sales, profits and ultimately cash provided by operations, which increased by more than $700 million in the first half of this year. We are confident in our ability to invest in key growth opportunities and maintain a strong credit rating even as we return a significant amount of cash to shareholders."
Under its three-year target, McDonald's has returned $5.1 billion year-to-date 2008 and $5.7 billion in 2007 to shareholders via a combination of dividends and share repurchases.
2008-09-25 16:05 ET - News Release
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1. This represents a 33% increase, bringing the quarterly dividend payout to more than $550 million.
Jim Skinner, McDonald's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today's substantial dividend increase is yet another indication of the strength and momentum of our global business. By focusing on our customers and staying disciplined in our execution, we continue to drive sales, profits and ultimately cash provided by operations, which increased by more than $700 million in the first half of this year. We are confident in our ability to invest in key growth opportunities and maintain a strong credit rating even as we return a significant amount of cash to shareholders."
Under its three-year target, McDonald's has returned $5.1 billion year-to-date 2008 and $5.7 billion in 2007 to shareholders via a combination of dividends and share repurchases.
3 commentaires:
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qu est ce que tu penses de sa visite et des ses discours?
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Bon week end
Steve
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