Aurora, IL, Dec. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq: CCMP) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share ($1.60 per share on an annualized basis) on the company’s common stock. The dividend will be payable on or about January 30, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 21, 2018.
ABOUT CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a leading global supplier of consumable materials to semiconductor manufacturers and pipeline operators. The company’s products play a critical role in the production of advanced semiconductor devices, helping to enable the manufacture of smaller, faster and more complex devices by its customers. Cabot Microelectronics Corporation is also a leading provider of performance materials to pipeline operators and industrial wood preservation industry. The company’s mission is to create value by delivering high-performing and innovative solutions that solve its customers’ challenges. The company has approximately 1,900 employees globally. For more information about Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, visit www.cabotcmp.com or contact Colleen Mumford, Director of Investor Relations, at 630-499-2600.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
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CONTACT: Colleen Mumford Director of Investor Relations Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (630) 499-2600