Honeywell To Increase Dividend Effective In Fourth Quarter 2020

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Sep 25, 2020, 11:19 ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the company's regular annual cash dividend from $3.60 to $3.72 per share. The increase will be effective starting with the fourth-quarter dividend of $0.93 per share, which was declared today, and is payable on December 4, 2020, out of surplus to holders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2020.

"Honeywell remains focused on providing value to our shareowners despite the current challenging economic environment, and today we announced an increase to our dividend for the 11th consecutive year," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Darius Adamczyk. "Our strong financial position, continued investments for growth, and effective cost management strategies will enable us to continue to perform for our shareowners, customers and employees."

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

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