Dow Declares Quarterly Dividend of 42 Cents per Share
MIDLAND, Mich., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Dow Chemical Company
(NYSE: DOW), has declared a dividend of 42 cents per share, payable January
30, 2009, to shareholders of record on December 31, 2008.
This is the 389th consecutive cash dividend issued by Dow. Since 1912,
Dow has paid its shareholders cash dividends every quarter and has either
maintained or increased the quarterly dividend amount throughout that time.
About Dow
With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a
diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology
with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human
progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to
customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with
the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water,
food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products.
References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its
consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information
about Dow can be found at www.dow.com
