Eaton quarterly dividend payable August 27, 2004

 

 

CLEVELAND ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation's (NYSE:ETN) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.27 per common share, payable on August 27, 2004 to shareholders of record on August 9, 2004. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2003 sales of $8.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety; and intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy. Eaton has 55,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 100 countries.

 

Contact Information

William Hartman, vice president, Investor Relations
(216)523-4501
williamhartman@eaton.com

Gary Klasen, director, Media Relations
(216)523-4736
GaryKlasen@eaton.com