PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2015--
The board of directors of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today declared a
regular quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share, payable Sept. 11 to
shareholders of record Aug. 10.
On April 16, PPG declared a dividend of 72 cents per share and approved
a 2-for-1 stock split effective June 12. As a result of the stock split,
eligible stockholders received a stock dividend on June 12 of one
additional share of common stock for each share held. The total amount
paid on two shares of stock per the dividend declared today will be
equal to the dividend that was payable on one share of stock prior to
the split.
This marks the company’s 468th consecutive dividend payment. PPG has
paid uninterrupted annual dividends since 1899.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by
consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable
solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products
and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer
products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to
enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded
in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more
than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were
$15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
(symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com
and follow @PPGIndustries
on Twitter.
Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
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PPG Industries, Inc.
Media:
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412-434-3046
PPG Corporate Communications
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Investors:
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PPG Investor Relations
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