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11/04/2024 07:00

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RNS Number : 1111K  AstraZeneca PLC  11 April 2024

 

11 April 2024

 AstraZeneca increases 2024 dividend by 7%

AstraZeneca announced today that the Board intends to increase the annualised
dividend for 2024 by $0.20 to $3.10 per share, underlining the company's
confidence in its performance and cash generation. This takes into account
other capital allocation priorities as well as previously announced
acquisitions and business development.

 

Michel Demaré, Chair, AstraZeneca said: "The Board is delighted to announce a
7% increase to the dividend, taking it to $3.10 per share. This uplift is in
line with our progressive dividend policy, which remains unchanged, and
reflects the continuing strength of AstraZeneca's investment proposition for
shareholders."

 

No changes are planned to the Company's normal dividend payment timetable,
which is:

·    First interim dividend - announced with half-year results and paid in
September.

·    Second interim dividend - announced with full-year results and paid
in March.

 

The Board also reaffirms its commitment to AstraZeneca's progressive dividend
policy.

Notes

 

AstraZeneca (https://www.astrazeneca.com/)

AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical
company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of
prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals,
including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory &
Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries
and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
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Adrian Kemp

Company Secretary

AstraZeneca PLC

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