SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2018--
Agilent
Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its board of
directors has increased the company’s quarterly dividend to 16.4 cents
per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 23,
2019, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on
December 31, 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 $4.47 billion
in fiscal 2017 and employs 14,500 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, 2018. 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:
Alicia Rodriguez
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