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To: Triffin who wrote (11318)	3/21/2012 5:46:44 PM
From: Triffin	1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 34328

RTN boosts dividend payout by 16% ===== Raytheon Co increases annual dividend 16% to $2.00/share ( RTN) 51.50 -0.27 : The Board also authorized payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per outstanding share of common stock, to be paid on May 3, 2012, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 4, 2012. Payment of quarterly dividends is subject to Board authorization. ===== Triff ..

To: Triffin who wrote (11318)	3/21/2013 4:16:00 PM
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APD boosts dividend payout by 11% ===== LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Air Products ( APD) today increased the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 71 cents per share from 64 cents, an increase of almost 11 percent. The dividend is payable on May 13, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2013. This marks the 31st consecutive year that Air Products has increased its dividend payment. About Air Products Air Products ( APD) provides atmospheric, process and specialty gases; performance materials; equipment; and technology. For over 70 years, the company has enabled customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable. More than 20,000 employees in over 50 countries supply innovative solutions to the energy, environment and emerging markets. These include semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, coal gasification, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. In fiscal 2012, Air Products had sales approaching $10 billion. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com. ===== Triff ..