MINNEAPOLIS, MN – February 3, 2014 – Polaris Industries Inc.
today announced that its Board of Directors approved a 14% percent
increase in the 2014 regular quarterly cash dividend that raises the
payout to $0.48 per share. The first quarter dividend will be payable on
March 17, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
March 3, 2014.
“This dividend increase demonstrates the fact that returning value to
our shareholders remains one of our top priorities and highlights our
confidence in the future growth prospects of Polaris,” noted Scott Wine,
Chairman and CEO of Polaris. “We have now increased our dividend each
year over the past nineteen years, which is a testament to the
consistent long-term financial management and discipline of our
world-class team.
Our relentless focus on business execution and
balanced approach to capital allocation allows us to enhance returns to
shareholders while maintaining the financial strength and flexibility to
pursue value-creating opportunities and invest in innovation for future
growth.”
About Polaris
Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with
annual 2013 sales of $3.8 billion. Polaris designs, engineers,
manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles,
including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER® and RZR® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.
Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and
off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight
cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian
motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the
global on-road small vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars
(GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed
vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of
Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400
stock price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and
vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or
anytime at www.polaris.com.
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