PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2015--
The board of directors of PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today declared a
regular quarterly dividend of 72 cents per share, payable June 12 to
shareholders of record May 11. This marks the company’s 467th
consecutive dividend payment. PPG’s previous dividend, paid in March,
was 67 cents per share. The company has paid uninterrupted annual
dividends since 1899.
PPG directors also approved a 2-for-1 split of the company’s common
stock for all shareholders of record as of the close of business May 11.
On June 12, following payment of the quarterly per-share dividend, each
shareholder will also receive a stock dividend of one additional share
of common stock for each share held on the record date. PPG common stock
will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Monday, June 15.
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
nearly 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 and the PPG
Logo is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
Source: PPG Industries, Inc.
PPG Industries, Inc.
Media:
Mark Silvey, (1)
412-434-3046
PPG Corporate Communications
silvey@ppg.com
or
Investors:
Vince
Morales, (1) 412-434-3740
PPG Investor Relations
vmorales@ppg.com