Supermarket operator Albertsons Cos. Inc. said Monday its board has approved a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to 12 cents a share from 10 cents. The new dividend will be payable Nov. 12 to shareholders of record as of Oct. 29. Shares were up 3.6% premarket and have gained 62% in the year to date, while the S&P 500 has gained 19%.
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