CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2004 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2004. It will be the 327th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company.
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR, www.timken.com) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered bearings and alloy steels and a provider of related products and services with operations in 29 countries. The company recorded 2003 sales of $3.8 billion and employed approximately 26,000 at year-end.
Media Contact:
Carol A. Titus, Communications Manager, (330) 471-3757
Investor Contact:
Kevin R. Beck, Manager - Investor Relations, (330) 471-7181
SOURCE The Timken Company
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/CONTACT: Media, Carol A. Titus, Communications Manager, +1-330-471-3757,
or Investors, Kevin R. Beck, Manager - Investor Relations, +1-330-471-7181,
both of The Timken Company/
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CO: Timken Company
ST: Ohio
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SU: DIV
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