Exco Technologies Limited - Quarterly Dividend Increased

TORONTO, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Exco Technologies Limited (TSX-XTC) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share will be paid September 30, 2011 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2011. This dividend represents a quarterly increase of $0.005 or a 2 cents increase per share on an annualized basis from 10 cents per share to 12 cents per share. The dividend is an "eligible dividend" in accordance with the Income Tax Act of Canada.

Brian Robbins, CEO of Exco said "Recent financial results over the last few quarters have demonstrated that Exco has sufficient liquidity to meet working capital and other requirements." This increase, combined with the last increase in December 2010, represents an increase of 50% in the current fiscal year.

Exco Technologies Limited is a global supplier of innovative technologies servicing the die-cast, extrusion and automotive industries.  Through our 10 strategic locations, we employ 1,994 people and service a diverse and broad customer base.

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SOURCE Exco Technologies Limited