DOVER, Del., Aug. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors
of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) has declared a
quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875
per share on the Company's common stock. The $0.2875 per share dividend will be paid on
October 5, 2015 to all shareholders
of record at the close of business on September 15, 2015.
The Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend by 6.5%
in May of 2015, reaffirming their commitment to dividend growth
that is supported by earnings growth. 2015 represents the
54th consecutive year that Chesapeake has paid a dividend to its
shareholders. In each of the 54 years, Chesapeake has either
maintained or increased its annualized dividend.
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company
engaged in natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and
processing; and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas
distribution and wholesale marketing; and other businesses.
Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and the
Chesapeake family of businesses is available at http://www.chpk.com
or through our IR App.
For more information, contact:
Beth W. Cooper
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
302.734.6799
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SOURCE Chesapeake Utilities Corporation