Aurora, IL, Sept. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Microelectronics Corporation’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share ($0.72 per share on an annualized basis) on the company's common stock. The dividend will be payable on or about October 28, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 3, 2016.
ABOUT CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is the world's leading supplier of CMP polishing slurries and a growing CMP pad supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company’s products play a critical role in the production of advanced semiconductor devices, enabling the manufacture of smaller, faster and more complex devices by its customers. The company's mission is to create value by developing reliable and innovative solutions, through close customer collaboration, that solve today's challenges and help enable tomorrow's technology. The company has approximately 1,125 employees on a global basis. For more information about Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, visit www.cabotcmp.com or contact Trisha Tuntland, Director of Investor Relations at 630-499-2600.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
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Trisha Tuntland Director, Investor Relations Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (630) 499-2600
