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Arvin Declares Cash Dividend

16 April 1999

Arvin Declares Cash Dividend

    COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 15, 1999--The Board of Directors of Arvin Industries, Inc. , today declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 21 cents per Common Share, payable June 30, 1999, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 4, 1999.
    This is the seventy-fifth consecutive year in which cash dividends have been paid on Arvin Common Stock.
    Arvin Industries, Inc., is a global manufacturer of automotive components with over 60 manufacturing facilities and eight technical centers located in 21 countries. Arvin is a leading manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems; ride control products; air, oil and fuel filters; and gas charged lift supports. Our replacement products are sold under various trademarks including Arvin, Maremont, Timax, ANSA and ROSI exhaust systems; Gabriel shock absorbers; Purolator filters; and StrongArm gas charged lift supports.
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