Agilent Increases Cash Dividend to 19.4 Cents Per Share

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its board of directors has increased the company’s quarterly dividend to 19.4 cents per share of common stock. The dividend reflects an 8% increase over the previous quarter.

The dividend will be paid on Jan. 27, 2021 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 5, 2021.

The timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination and approval by Agilent’s board.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, information regarding the company’s dividend program and future payment obligations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Agilent’s results to differ materially from management’s current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties are detailed in Agilent’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2020. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Agilent’s management and on currently available information. Agilent undertakes no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.