PITTSBURGH & NORTHFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) today announced that its Board of
Directors approved an increase of the company's quarterly dividend to
$0.575 per share of common stock, an increase of approximately 4.5
percent versus the prior rate of $0.55 per share. This dividend is
payable on Nov. 20, 2015 to shareholders of record as of Nov. 16, 2015.
ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is the third-largest food and
beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and
beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. 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, Weight Watchers 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
Michael Mullen (media), 847-646-4538
Michael.Mullen@kraftheinzcompany.com
or
Christopher
Jakubik, CFA (investors), 847-646-5494
ir@kraftheinzcompany.com
Source: The Kraft Heinz Company
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