Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), an international transportation services company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the cash dividend to $0.29 per share for the third quarter of 2016.
Commenting on the dividend increase, Penske Automotive Group President Robert H. Kurnick, Jr., said, “The diversification of our business continues to be a core strength, contributing to our strong cash flow. As a result of PAG’s continued performance, the Board of Directors is pleased to offer an increase in the quarterly dividend.”
The dividend is payable on December 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on November 10, 2016.
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About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE:PAG) headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is an international transportation services company that operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships principally in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, and distributes commercial vehicles, diesel engines, gas engines, power systems and related parts and services principally in Australia and New Zealand. PAG employs more than 23,000 people worldwide and is a member of the Fortune 500 and Russell 2000. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.penskeautomotive.com.
