SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2017--
Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that its board of
directors has increased the company’s quarterly dividend to 14.9 cents
per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 24,
2018, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on
January 2, 2018.
The timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination
and approval by Agilent’s board.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), is a global leader in life
sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. With
more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments,
software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to its
customers’ most challenging questions. The company generated revenues of
$4.20 billion in fiscal 2016 and employs about 13,000 people worldwide.
Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors
created therein. The forward-looking statements contained herein
include, but are not limited to, information regarding the company’s
dividend program and future payment obligations. These forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Agilent’s
results to differ materially from management’s current expectations.
Such risks and uncertainties are detailed in Agilent’s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including our quarterly report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2017. Forward-looking
statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Agilent’s
management and on currently available information. Agilent undertakes no
responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statement.
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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Alicia Rodriguez,
+1-408-345-8948
alicia_rodriguez@agilent.com