PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) today announced that its Board of
Directors approved an increase in the company's quarterly dividend to
$0.625 per share of common stock, or $2.50 per share of common stock on
an annual basis. This represents an increase of approximately 4.2
percent versus the prior quarterly dividend rate of $0.60 per share, or
$2.40 on an annual basis. The dividend declared today is payable on
September 15, 2017 to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2017.
ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is the fifth-largest food and
beverage company in the world. A globally trusted producer of delicious
foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and
nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on
the go. The Company's iconic brands include Kraft, Heinz, ABC,
Capri Sun, Classico, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables,
Maxwell House, Ore-Ida, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia,
Planters, Plasmon, Quero, Smart Ones and Velveeta.
The Kraft Heinz Company is dedicated to the sustainable health of our
people, our planet and our Company. For more information, visit www.kraftheinzcompany.com.
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The Kraft Heinz Company
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or
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Source: The Kraft Heinz Company
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