SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 28, 2013 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced that earlier today its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend is a three-cent increase over the previous quarter's dividend and will be paid on April 24, 2013, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 8, 2013.
"We are increasing our dividend as part of our strategy to deliver a consistent return to our shareholders, in line with our capital allocation commitment," said Frank Calderoni, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Cisco. "Cisco's continued execution and strong financial position enable us to provide a higher dividend directly to our shareholders."
Cisco's previous quarterly dividend of $0.14 per common share was paid on December 19, 2012. Future dividends will be subject to board approval.
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