CANTON, Ohio – Feb. 5, 2008 – The board of directors of The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 4, 2008, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 15, 2008. It will be the 343rd consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company.
About The Timken Company
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR, www.timken.com) keeps the world turning, with innovative friction management and power transmission products and services, enabling our customers to perform faster and more efficiently. With sales of $5.2 billion in 2007, operations in 26 countries and approximately 25,000 employees, Timken is Where You Turn™ for better performance.
CONTACT: The Timken Company
Media Contact:
Jeff Dafler, 330-471-3514
Manager - Global Media Relations and Government Affairs
Facsimile: 330-471-4118
jeff.dafler@timken.com
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Investor Contact:
Steve Tschiegg, 330-471-7446
Manager - Investor Relations
Facsimile: 330-471-2797
steve.tschiegg@timken.com
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For Additional Information:
www.timken.com/media
www.timken.com/investors
SOURCE: The Timken Company