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To: Triffin who wrote (11563)	4/24/2012 11:00:19 AM
From: Triffin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34328

IBM raises quarterly payout by 13% and increases share buyback plan .. ===== 9:37AM IBM confirms $7.0 bln for stock repurchase program and 13% quarterly dividend increase ( IBM) 199.98 +1.34 : Co also confirmed a quarterly dividend increase to $0.85/share from $0.75/share. The board today also authorized $7 billion in additional funds for use in the company's stock repurchase program. This amount is in addition to ~$5.7 bln remaining at the end of March from a prior authorization. ===== Triff ..