OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2014--
Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) today announced that its board of
directors has approved a 9 percent increase to its quarterly cash
dividend on the company’s common stock from $0.22 per share to $0.24 per
share. The increase is effective with the dividend payable on June 30,
2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 13,
2014.
“This is Devon’s ninth dividend increase since 2004, representing an
annual compound growth rate of 23 percent,” said
John Richels
, president
and chief executive officer. “Our dividend increase highlights Devon’s
long-term commitment to returning cash to our shareholders and
ultimately reflects the confidence we have in our underlying business.”
Devon Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent energy
company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. Devon is a
leading U.S.-based independent oil and gas producer and is included in
the S&P 500 Index. For additional information, visit www.devonenergy.com.
Source: Devon Energy Corporation
Devon Energy Corporation
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