NextEra Energy board declares quarterly dividend

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On October 16, 2020, the board of NextEra Energy declared a quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share, which will be adjusted to $0.35 post a four-for-one stock split effective on October 26, 2020. The dividend is scheduled for payment on December 15, 2020, to shareholders recorded by November 27, 2020. NextEra Energy is a leading clean energy provider, owning Florida Power & Light and Gulf Power, serving over 5 million customer accounts.

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• Declared quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share, showing commitment to returning value to shareholders.
• Stock split enhances liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend at a pre-split basis of $1.40 per share, which will be paid on a split-adjusted basis of $0.35 per share to reflect the four-for-one stock split that is effective Oct. 26, 2020. The dividend is payable on Dec. 15, 2020, to shareholders of record on Nov. 27, 2020.

NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power & Light Company, which serves more than 5 million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold; and Gulf Power Company, which serves approximately 470,000 customers in eight counties throughout northwest Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company and included in the S&P 100 index, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2020 list of "World's Most Admired Companies" and ranked among the top 25 on Fortune's 2018 list of companies that "Change the World." For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.GulfPower.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

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FAQ

What is the NextEra Energy dividend amount?

NextEra Energy declared a dividend of $1.40 per share, which will be $0.35 after the stock split.

When is the NextEra Energy dividend payment date?

The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2020.

What is the record date for the NextEra Energy dividend?

The record date for the dividend is November 27, 2020.

What is the significance of the stock split for NEE shareholders?

The stock split makes shares more accessible and increases liquidity for investors.