Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (“HTLF”) Declares 14% Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) has announced a 14% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.25 per share. This dividend will be paid on August 30, 2021, to stockholders on record as of August 16, 2021. With approximately 42.2 million common shares outstanding, this decision reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. Heartland has assets totaling $18.2 billion and operates in several states across the U.S., providing a diverse range of financial services.
- 14% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.25 per share.
- Strong asset base of $18.2 billion.
- Commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- None.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), announced that its board of directors approved a
About HTLF
Heartland Financial USA, Inc., operating under the brand name HTLF, is a financial services company with assets of
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CONTACT:
Bryan R. McKeag
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
563.589.1994
bmckeag@htlf.com
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