PM International Declares first Dividend

The board of directors of Philip Morris International today declared the company's inaugural regular quarterly dividend of $0.46 per common share, payable on July 10 to stockholders of record as of June 30. The ex-dividend date is June 26. "Combined with the $13.0 billion, two-year share repurchase program which began in May this year, our first regular dividend as an independent company reflects our strong commitment to rewarding our shareholders in a generous manner," said Louis Camilleri, chairman and chief executive officer. Enditem