Union Pacific Corporation Announces 10% Dividend Increase for Second Quarter 2022

OMAHA, Neb., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company's common shares by 10% to $1.30 per share. The dividend is payable June 30, 2022, to shareholders of record May 31, 2022. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 123 consecutive years.

"Union Pacific continues to generate strong cash returns for our shareholders," said Jennifer Hamann, Union Pacific executive vice president and chief financial officer. "Today's dividend increase is consistent with our targeted dividend payout ratio of 45 percent."

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Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.

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