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These excerpts taken from the C 10-K filed Feb 22, 2008. Lowering the Companys Quarterly Dividend to $0.32 Per Share On January 14, 2008 the Board declared a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock of $0.32 per share, which was paid on February 22, 2008, to stockholders of record on February 4, 2008. This action would result in a reduction in the dividend level of approximately $4.4 billion from the previous year. This new dividend level will allow the Company to reinvest in growth opportunities and properly position the Company for both favorable and unfavorable economic conditions. The Board is responsible for setting dividend levels and declaring dividends. Lowering the Companys Quarterly Dividend to $0.32 Per Share On January 14, 2008 the Board declared a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock of $0.32 per share, which was paid on February 22, 2008, to stockholders of record on February 4, 2008. This action would result in a reduction in the dividend level of approximately $4.4 billion from the previous year. This new dividend level will allow the Company to reinvest in growth opportunities and properly position the Company for both favorable and unfavorable economic conditions. Dividend levels are set and dividends are declared by the Board of Directors. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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