National Bank Increases the Dividend on its Common Shares

(firmenpresse) - MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 05/31/12 -- National Bank of Canada's (TSX: NA) Board of Directors announces today an increase of the dividend on its common shares from $0.75 to $0.79 per common share for the quarter ending July 31, 2012. This dividend will be payable on August 1st, 2012 to holders of record of common shares on June 28, 2012.
The Board of Directors also declares quarterly dividends on the following series of first preferred shares. These dividends are payable on August 15, 2012 to holders of record of first preferred shares on July 13, 2012.
The above-mentioned dividends on the common and preferred shares are designated as eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar applicable provincial legislation.
At no cost, eligible shareholders may elect to reinvest their common shares dividends in common shares in accordance with the Bank's Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan. For more information, please contact Computershare Trust Company of Canada at 1-888-838-1407. Beneficial or non-registered common and preferred shareholders must contact their financial institution or broker for instructions on how to participate in such Plan.
About National Bank of Canada
With $176 billion in assets as at April 30, 2012, National Bank of Canada (), together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups, and was named among the five strongest banks in the world by Bloomberg Markets. The Bank has close to 20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities via social media and learn more about its extensive community involvement at and .
The telephone numbers provided below are for the exclusive use of journalists, other media representatives and shareholders.
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Claude Breton
Senior Director, Public Affairs
National Bank of Canada
514-394-8644
Helene Baril
Senior Director, Investor Relations
National Bank of Canada
514-394-0296
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