OREANDA-NEWS. March 13, 2013. Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) announced that its board of directors has approved a 10 percent increase to its quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock from USD 0.20 per share to USD 0.22 per share.

The increase is effective with the dividend payable on June 28, 2013 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 14, 2013.

“This is Devon’s eighth dividend increase since 2004, representing an annual compound growth rate of 24 percent,” said Jeff Agosta, chief financial officer. “Our dividend increase highlights Devon’s long-term commitment to returning cash to our shareholders and ultimately reflects the confidence we have in our underlying business.”

Devon Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent energy company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. Devon is a leading U.S.-based independent oil and gas producer and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For additional information, visit www.devonenergy.com.