HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 24, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.80 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable May 15, 2009 to stockholders of record as of April 15, 2009.
The dividend marks the Company's 236th consecutive quarterly cash dividend to stockholders and reflects the nearly 3 percent dividend rate increase announced by Harsco in December 2008. The Company has paid dividends every year since 1939.
"Consistent and dependable dividends remain a hallmark of Harsco's strong cash flows and long-term commitment to stockholder value," said Harsco Chairman and CEO Salvatore D. Fazzolari.
Harsco Corporation is one of the world's leading diversified industrial services companies, serving key industries that play a fundamental role in worldwide economic growth and recovery, including infrastructure, metals and railways. The Company recorded 2008 sales of $4.0 billion and employs approximately 21,000 people in 50 countries of operation. Harsco's common stock is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 1000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.
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