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Royal Bank of Canada announces increase to common share
dividend
TORONTO, August 25, 2006 — Royal Bank of Canada
(RY on TSX and NYSE) today announced an increase to its quarterly
common share dividend of 4 cents per share or 11.11% to 40
cents, payable on November 24, 2006, to common shareholders
of record on October 26, 2006.
The quarterly common share dividend was last increased by
4 cents per share to 36 cents in the second quarter of 2006,
for shareholders of record on April 25, 2006.
The board also declared dividends on the following Non-Cumulative
First Preferred Shares, payable on November 24, 2006, to shareholders
of record on October 26, 2006.
- Series N, Dividend No. 34 of $0.29375 per share.
- Series O, Dividend No. 30 of $0.34375 per share.
- Series W, Dividend No. 7 of $0.30625 per share.
- Series AA, Dividend No. 3 of $0.278125 per share.
- Series AB, Dividend No. 1 of $0.408836 per share.
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For further information:
Media Contact:
Beja Rodeck, Media Relations,
(416) 974-5506, toll-free 1-888-880-2173
Investor Contacts:
Dave Mun, Investor Relations, (416) 955-7808
Shirley Boudreau, Shareholder Relations Officer, Investor
Relations, (416) 955-7806
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