Carnival Corp. (CCL) Raises Quarterly Dividend 12.5% to $0.45; 2.7% Yield

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Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Second Quarterly Dividend Increase In 2017

October 19, 2017 9:15 AM EDT

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced a 12 percent increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share from the previous dividend amount of $0.40 per share.

"The increase in our quarterly dividend follows a 14 percent increase earlier this year reflecting continued confidence in our sustained earnings improvement and strong cash flow. The increased dividend, combined with our ongoing share repurchase program, affirms our continued commitment to return cash to shareholders," said David Bernstein, chief financial officer for Carnival Corporation & plc.

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