HILLSBORO, Ore., Sept. 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) announced that its board of directors has approved payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 21, 2014 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 8, 2014.
The timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination and approval by FEI's board.
About FEI
FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) designs, manufactures and supports a broad range of high-performance microscopy workflow solutions that provide images and answers at the micro-, nano- and picometer scales. Its innovation and leadership enable customers in industry and science to increase productivity and make breakthrough discoveries. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Ore., USA, FEI has over 2,600 employees and sales and service operations in more than 50 countries around the world. More information can be found at: www.fei.com.
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