IAMGOLD Declares Eighth Consecutive Annual Dividend
December 15 2008 - 10:04AM
Marketwired
IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or "the Company") (TSX: IMG)(NYSE:
IAG)(BOTSWANA: IAMGOLD) is pleased to declare an annual dividend
payment of USD$0.06 per share payable on January 12, 2009 to
shareholders of record as of the close of trading on December 24,
2008.
"We are pleased to announce our eighth consecutive annual
dividend to shareholders. The dividend represents a return to
shareholders and continues to be an important component of our
business management philosophy," said William Pugliese, Chairman of
the Board. "Over the past year, IAMGOLD has remained focused on
delivering solid operating results and we will continue that
approach in 2009 and beyond."
The dividend will be distributed in Canadian funds to all
shareholders except those registered in the United States based on
the U.S. to Canadian dollar exchange rate as issued by the Bank of
Canada at the close of business on the record date, December 24,
2008. For purposes of subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act, the
Company designates all dividends payable on January 12, 2009 to be
eligible dividends.
About IAMGOLD
IAMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold mining company producing
almost one million ounces from 8 mines on 3 continents. IAMGOLD is
focused on growth with a target to reach 1.8 million ounces gold
production by 2012. IAMGOLD is uniquely positioned with a strong
financial base, together with the management and operations
expertise to execute our aggressive growth objectives. IAMGOLD is
focused in West Africa, the Guiana Shield of South America and in
Quebec where it has a pipeline of development and exploration
projects. It continues to assess accretive acquisition
opportunities with a strategic fit. IAMGOLD is listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange ("IMG"), the New York Stock Exchange ("IAG")
and the Botswana Stock Exchange.
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Si vous desirez obtenir la version francaise de ce communique,
veuillez consulter le http://www.iamgold.com/fr/accueil.html.
Contacts: IAMGOLD Corporation Elaine Ellingham SVP, Investor
Relations & Communications (416) 360-4743 or Toll Free:
1-888-IMG-9999 Email: info@iamgold.com Website: www.iamgold.com
Renmark Financial Communications Inc. John Boidman (514) 939-3989
(514) 939-3717 (FAX) Email: jboidman@renmarkfinancial.com Renmark
Financial Communications Inc. Henri Perron (514) 939-3989 (514)
939-3717 (FAX) Email: hperron@renmarkfinancial.com Website:
www.renmarkfinancial.com
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