Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK) announced that its Board of Directors increased its regular quarterly dividend 4.55% to $0.23 per share from $0.22 per share. The Board declared the dividend payable on December 15, 2007 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2007. This action raises the indicated annual dividend rate to $0.92 per share from $0.88 per share.
Richard G. Hickson, Chairman and CEO, stated, "This marks the 25th consecutive increase in Trustmark Corporation's annual dividend and reflects the continuing financial strength of Trustmark. We appreciate the confidence our shareholders have placed in Trustmark and are committed to enhancing long-term shareholder value."
Trustmark is a financial services company providing banking and financial solutions through over 150 offices and 2,600 associates in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. For additional information, visit our website at www.trustmark.com.
