West Announces Second-Quarter 2021 Dividend

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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) has announced a second-quarter 2021 dividend of $0.17 per share. This dividend will be paid on May 5, 2021, to shareholders recorded as of April 21, 2021. The company, which generated over $2.15 billion in sales in fiscal year 2020, is recognized as a leading provider of injectable solutions and services. With nearly 10,000 employees globally, West plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe delivery of vital medicines.

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• Approved second-quarter 2021 dividend of $0.17 per share.
• Generated over $2.15 billion in sales in fiscal year 2020.

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EXTON, Pa., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has approved a second-quarter 2021 dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 5, 2021, to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2021. 

About West  
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality injectable solutions and services. As a trusted partner to established and emerging drug developers, West helps ensure the safe, effective containment and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing medicines for patients. With almost 10,000 team members across 50 sites worldwide, West helps support our customers by delivering over 40 billion components and devices each year. 

Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and in business for nearly a century, West in its fiscal year 2020 generated over $2.15 billion in sales. West is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WST) and is included on the Standard & Poor's 500 index. For more information, visit www.westpharma.com. 

All trademarks and registered trademarks used in this release are the property of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other jurisdictions, unless otherwise noted. 

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SOURCE West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

FAQ

When will West Pharmaceutical Services pay its dividend?

West Pharmaceutical Services will pay its dividend on May 5, 2021.

What is the amount of the dividend announced by West Pharmaceutical Services?

The announced dividend is $0.17 per share.

What is the record date for the dividend from West Pharmaceutical Services?

The record date for the dividend is April 21, 2021.

How much sales did West Pharmaceutical Services generate in 2020?

West Pharmaceutical Services generated over $2.15 billion in sales in fiscal year 2020.