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Dow announces results from 2025 Annual Stockholder Meeting

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Dow (NYSE: DOW) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where thirteen directors were elected to the Board for one-year terms. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2025, marking the company's 455th consecutive dividend since 1912.

Stockholders approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as Dow's independent auditor for 2025. Richard K. Davis was re-elected as independent lead director for a one-year term, having served in this role since April 2021.

The Board maintains an average tenure of 7 years and combines both new and experienced directors with expertise in capital allocation, financial acumen, risk management, technology, marketing, and operational experience.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) ha tenuto la sua Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti per il 2025, dove sono stati eletti tredici membri del Consiglio per un mandato di un anno. Il Consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 70 centesimi per azione, che sarà pagato il 13 giugno 2025, agli azionisti registrati il 30 maggio 2025, segnando il 455° dividendo consecutivo dell'azienda dal 1912.

Gli azionisti hanno approvato una risoluzione consultiva sulla compensazione degli dirigenti e hanno ratificato Deloitte & Touche LLP come revisore indipendente di Dow per il 2025. Richard K. Davis è stato rieletto come direttore indipendente principale per un mandato di un anno, avendo ricoperto questo ruolo da aprile 2021.

Il Consiglio mantiene un'anzianità media di 7 anni e combina sia nuovi che esperti direttori con competenze in allocazione di capitale, acume finanziario, gestione del rischio, tecnologia, marketing ed esperienza operativa.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) celebró su Asamblea Anual de Accionistas 2025, donde se eligieron a trece directores para el Consejo por un período de un año. El Consejo declaró un dividendo trimestral de 70 centavos por acción, que se pagará el 13 de junio de 2025, a los accionistas registrados el 30 de mayo de 2025, marcando el 455° dividendo consecutivo de la empresa desde 1912.

Los accionistas aprobaron una resolución consultiva sobre la compensación ejecutiva y ratificaron a Deloitte & Touche LLP como auditor independiente de Dow para 2025. Richard K. Davis fue reelegido como director principal independiente por un período de un año, habiendo ocupado este cargo desde abril de 2021.

El Consejo mantiene una antigüedad promedio de 7 años y combina tanto directores nuevos como experimentados con experiencia en asignación de capital, perspicacia financiera, gestión de riesgos, tecnología, marketing y experiencia operativa.

Dow (NYSE: DOW)는 2025년 주주 총회를 개최하여 13명의 이사를 1년 임기로 선출했습니다. 이사회는 주당 70센트의 분기 배당금을 선언하였으며, 이는 2025년 6월 13일에 지급될 예정이며, 2025년 5월 30일 기준 주주에게 지급됩니다. 이는 1912년 이후 회사의 455번째 연속 배당금입니다.

주주들은 경영진 보상에 대한 자문 결의안을 승인하고, 2025년 동안 Dow의 독립 감사인으로 Deloitte & Touche LLP를 승인했습니다. Richard K. Davis는 2021년 4월부터 이 역할을 맡아온 독립 선임 이사로 1년 임기로 재선출되었습니다.

이사회는 평균 7년의 재임 기간을 유지하고 있으며, 자본 배분, 재무 통찰력, 위험 관리, 기술, 마케팅 및 운영 경험에 대한 전문성을 갖춘 새로운 이사와 경험이 풍부한 이사를 혼합하고 있습니다.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) a tenu son Assemblée Annuelle des Actionnaires 2025, au cours de laquelle treize administrateurs ont été élus au Conseil pour un mandat d'un an. Le Conseil a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 70 cents par action, payable le 13 juin 2025, aux actionnaires enregistrés au 30 mai 2025, marquant le 455ème dividende consécutif de l'entreprise depuis 1912.

Les actionnaires ont approuvé une résolution consultative sur la rémunération des dirigeants et ont ratifié Deloitte & Touche LLP en tant qu'auditeur indépendant de Dow pour 2025. Richard K. Davis a été réélu en tant que directeur principal indépendant pour un mandat d'un an, occupant ce poste depuis avril 2021.

Le Conseil maintient une ancienneté moyenne de 7 ans et combine à la fois de nouveaux et des directeurs expérimentés avec une expertise en allocation de capital, sens financier, gestion des risques, technologie, marketing et expérience opérationnelle.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) hielt seine Jahreshauptversammlung 2025 ab, bei der dreizehn Direktoren für eine Amtszeit von einem Jahr in den Vorstand gewählt wurden. Der Vorstand erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 70 Cent pro Aktie, die am 13. Juni 2025 an die am 30. Mai 2025 registrierten Aktionäre ausgezahlt wird, und markiert die 455. aufeinanderfolgende Dividende des Unternehmens seit 1912.

Die Aktionäre genehmigten eine beratende Resolution zur Vergütung von Führungskräften und bestätigten Deloitte & Touche LLP als unabhängigen Prüfer von Dow für 2025. Richard K. Davis wurde für eine Amtszeit von einem Jahr als unabhängiger Hauptdirektor wiedergewählt, nachdem er diese Rolle seit April 2021 inne hatte.

Der Vorstand hat eine durchschnittliche Amtszeit von 7 Jahren und kombiniert sowohl neue als auch erfahrene Direktoren mit Fachkenntnissen in Kapitalallokation, finanzieller Kompetenz, Risikomanagement, Technologie, Marketing und Betriebserfahrung.

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  • Consistent dividend payment history with 455 consecutive dividends since 1912
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Dow's announcement of its $0.70 per share quarterly dividend maintains the company's long-standing tradition of shareholder returns, marking its 455th consecutive dividend since 1912. Based on the current stock price of $29.86, this represents an annualized dividend yield of approximately 9.4%.

The dividend, payable June 13 to shareholders of record as of May 30, reinforces Dow's commitment to capital return amid varying economic conditions. This consistency in dividend policy provides clarity for income-focused investors regarding near-term cash returns, though the article doesn't provide context on whether this represents a change from previous quarters.

The relatively high yield compared to broader market averages is notable, as S&P 500 companies typically offer yields in the 1.5-2% range. With Dow's $21 billion market capitalization, this dividend represents a significant distribution of approximately $493 million quarterly to shareholders (based on the company's reported outstanding shares).

The stockholder meeting also maintained governance continuity with the re-election of Richard K. Davis as independent lead director and the approval of 13 board members for one-year terms. While these governance elements represent business as usual, the dividend declaration constitutes concrete financial information relevant to shareholder returns.

  • Declares quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share
  • Richard K. Davis re-elected independent lead director

MIDLAND, Mich., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) is pleased to report the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Today stockholders elected Samuel R. Allen, Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Wesley G. Bush, Richard K. Davis, Jerri DeVard, Debra L. Dial, Jeff M. Fettig, Jim Fitterling, Jacqueline C. Hinman, Rebecca B. Liebert, Luis Alberto Moreno, Jill S. Wyant, and Daniel W. Yohannes to the Company's Board of Directors for one-year terms.

Stockholders approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Dow's independent auditor for 2025. The meeting will be available via webcast replay on Dow's website.

Following the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2025. This marks the 455th consecutive dividend paid by the Company or its affiliates since 1912.

The Board also re-elected Richard K. Davis to serve as independent lead director for a one-year term. Mr. Davis joined Dow's board in May 2015 and has served as independent lead director since April 2021. Additionally, he has served as a member of the Company's corporate governance committee since April 2019 and as chair of the audit committee since April 2021.

Dow's Board has extensive experience in global industry, consistently demonstrating a proven track record of innovation. The Company's Board of Directors is comprised of a strong balance of new and highly experienced directors, with an average tenure of 7 years. All directors are highly accomplished leaders and together bring a variety of relevant skills and experiences, including capital allocation; financial acumen; risk management; technology expertise; marketing and brand management; and operational experience to help Dow compete, innovate and deliver. 

Biographies for all directors, committee assignments and other corporate governance information are available on our Corporate Governance website.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements often address expected future business and financial performance, financial condition, and other matters, and often contain words or phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "project," "seek," "should," "strategy," "target," "will," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," "would" and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words or phrases.

Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond Dow's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date the statements were made. These factors include, but are not limited to: sales of Dow's products; Dow's expenses, future revenues and profitability; any sanctions, export restrictions, supply chain disruptions or increased economic uncertainty related to the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; capital requirements and need for and availability of financing; unexpected barriers in the development of technology, including with respect to Dow's contemplated capital and operating projects; Dow's ability to realize its commitment to carbon neutrality on the contemplated timeframe, including the completion and success of its integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility in Alberta, Canada; size of the markets for Dow's products and services and ability to compete in such markets; Dow's ability to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; the rate and degree of market acceptance of Dow's products; significant litigation and environmental matters and related contingencies and unexpected expenses; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; the ability to protect Dow's intellectual property in the United States and abroad; developments related to contemplated restructuring activities and proposed divestitures or acquisitions such as workforce reduction, manufacturing facility and/or asset closure and related exit and disposal activities, and the benefits and costs associated with each of the foregoing; fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; management of process safety and product stewardship; changes in relationships with Dow's significant customers and suppliers; changes in public sentiment and political leadership; increased concerns about plastics in the environment and lack of a circular economy for plastics at scale; changes in consumer preferences and demand; changes in laws and regulations, political conditions, tariffs and trade policies, or industry development; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, market uncertainty, interest and currency exchange rates, and equity and commodity prices; business, logistics, and supply disruptions; security threats, such as acts of sabotage, terrorism or war, including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; weather events and natural disasters; disruptions in Dow's information technology networks and systems, including the impact of cyberattacks; risks related to Dow's separation from DowDuPont Inc. such as Dow's obligation to indemnify DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and/or Corteva, Inc. for certain liabilities; and any global and regional economic impacts of a pandemic or other public health-related risks and events on Dow's business.

Where, in any forward-looking statement, an expectation or belief as to future results or events is expressed, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of management and expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. A detailed discussion of principal risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section titled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These are not the only risks and uncertainties that Dow faces. There may be other risks and uncertainties that Dow is unable to identify at this time or that Dow does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. If any of those risks or uncertainties develops into an actual event, it could have a material adverse effect on Dow's business. Dow Inc. and The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable laws.

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FAQ

What is Dow's (DOW) latest quarterly dividend payment for 2025?

Dow declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2025.

How many consecutive dividends has DOW paid since 1912?

Dow has paid 455 consecutive dividends since 1912 through its company and affiliates.

Who was re-elected as Dow's (DOW) independent lead director in 2025?

Richard K. Davis was re-elected as independent lead director for a one-year term.

What is the average tenure of Dow's (DOW) Board of Directors in 2025?

The average tenure of Dow's Board of Directors is 7 years.

How many directors were elected to Dow's (DOW) Board in the 2025 Annual Meeting?

Thirteen directors were elected to Dow's Board for one-year terms.
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