Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. to Increase Quarterly Dividend by 23%

The Coca-Cola Enterprises CCE Board of Directors today authorized an increase in the company's quarterly dividend to 16 cents per common share, an increase of 23 percent. The dividend is payable March 22, 2012 to shareowners of record on March 9, 2012. “This is the fifth consecutive year in which Coca-Cola Enterprises has increased its dividend,” said John F. Brock, chairman and chief executive officer. “These annual increases in our dividend, combined with share repurchase efforts, clearly demonstrate our strong commitment to driving shareowner value and creating increasing shareowner returns,” Mr. Brock said.