Vulcan Increases Quarterly Dividend On Common Shares

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of twenty cents per share on its common stock.  The dividend will be payable on March 10, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2016.

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Tom Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "This quarterly dividend level reflects the continuing demand growth throughout our markets, our financial performance, financial strength, and confidence in our ability to continue successfully executing our strategic plan, which is designed to deliver sustainable, long-term value to our shareholders."

Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 index, is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of other construction materials.  For additional information see www.vulcanmaterials.com.

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