NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share, a $0.05 increase over the $1.30 per share dividend paid in each of the prior four quarters. The $1.35 per share dividend will be payable on Dec. 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 29, 2024.

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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HII Increases Quarterly Dividend to $1.35 per Share