Pfizer approves $10 billion share buyback program
Pfizer's board approves $10 billion share buyback plan, declares regular dividend of 24 cents
NEW YORK (AP) -- Pfizer's board of directors has declared a 24 cent regular quarterly dividend and approved a new $10 billion share buyback program.
The New York drugmaker said Thursday that it will pay the dividend on Sept. 4 to shareholders of record on Aug. 2.
In addition to the new share buyback plan, Pfizer also has clearance to buy $3.9 billion shares from an earlier buyback program.
Pfizer Inc. shares rose 8 cents to $28.18 in regular trading. The stock added 37 cents to $28.55 in extended trading.
