05.17.18
Packaging Corporation of America announced that it intends to increase the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to an annual payout of $3.16 per share from $2.52 per share, a 25% increase. The first quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share will be paid on July 13, 2018 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2018. Future declaration of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination of PCA’s Board of Directors.
“Consistent with our balanced and disciplined capital allocation strategy, PCA is increasing its dividend for the seventh time in eight years,” Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, said. “This reflects our on-going commitment to generating value and returning cash to shareholders.”
“Consistent with our balanced and disciplined capital allocation strategy, PCA is increasing its dividend for the seventh time in eight years,” Mark W. Kowlzan, chairman and CEO of PCA, said. “This reflects our on-going commitment to generating value and returning cash to shareholders.”