Board of Directors of GE today declared an increased quarterly dividend of $0.20 per outstanding share of its common stock.
The dividend increase of 5%, from $0.19 per share, was approved in late November and marks GE's 28th consecutive annual increase. GE has paid a quarterly dividend without interruption since 1899.
The dividend is payable January 26, 2004, to shareowners of record on December 31, 2003. The ex-dividend date is December 29.
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified technology and services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.ge.com.
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