UTC Board of Directors Increases Dividend 12.9 Percent

HARTFORD, Conn., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) Board of Directors today approved a 12.9 percent increase in its second quarter dividend to 48 cents per common share. The dividend is payable June 10 to shareowners of record at the close of business May 20. The ex-dividend date is May 18.

"Solid execution across our business units has positioned UTC well for the future," said Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert.  "This dividend increase demonstrates confidence that our investments in game-changing technologies and our strong positions in rapidly growing emerging markets will provide sustainable sales and earnings growth over the long term."

UTC has paid cash dividends on its common stock every year since 1936.

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, UTC is a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the aerospace and building industries worldwide.

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SOURCE United Technologies Corp.