Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Raises Dividend By 9.1 Percent
On May 5, 2021, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase from $0.44 to $0.48 per share, marking a 9.1% annualized dividend boost from $1.76 to $1.92 per share for 2021.
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On May 5, 2021, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase from $0.44 to $0.48 per share, marking a 9.1% annualized dividend boost from $1.76 to $1.92 per share for 2021. The new dividend will be payable on July 6, 2021 to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2021. The Company reported record-breaking earnings despite 2020 challenges and emphasized a solid growth strategy with a corresponding five-year earnings growth rate of 9.4%.
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- Quarterly dividend increased from $0.44 to $0.48 per share.
- Annualized dividend raised by 9.1%, from $1.76 to $1.92 per share.
- Record-breaking earnings reported despite challenges in 2020.
- Consistent dividend increases since 2004 demonstrate commitment to shareholders.
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DOVER, Del., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- At their meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock from
"Despite the challenges that we as a company and country faced in 2020, the Company delivered another year of record-breaking earnings. Our financial achievements were the result of continued solid growth as we stood together with a common purpose – to succeed no matter the obstacle. Our commitment to earnings growth has continued into 2021 as the Company reported strong first quarter earnings while continuing to identify and execute on growth opportunities that will significantly grow the Company over the next five years," said Jeff Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation.
"The
Chesapeake has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for 60 years and has increased its annualized dividend every year since 2004.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company engaged in natural gas transmission and distribution; electricity generation and distribution; propane gas distribution; mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) utility services and solutions; and other businesses. Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's businesses is available at www.chpk.com.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has no affiliation with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For more information, contact:
Beth W. Cooper
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
302.734.6799
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