CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 13, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Goodrich Corporation has approved an eight percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend to 27 cents a share from the current level of 25 cents a share on its common stock. The dividend is payable January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2009.
Commenting on the dividend increase, Marshall Larsen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "This dividend increase of eight percent reflects the continued financial strength of our company and our excellent long-term growth prospects. Those prospects are supported by our presence on the newer aircraft platforms in service, which should generate substantial aftermarket sales, and our significant positions on new commercial and military aircraft currently in development."
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com/.
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