The following companies announced a change in their dividend payouts today.

Companies Increasing Dividend Payouts
BRE Properties (BRE) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.54 to $1.58. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $49.74, is 3.18%. BRE is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Ebix Inc. (EBIX) has raised its annual dividend payout from $0.20 to $0.30. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $15.9, is 1.89%. EBIX is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Home Properites (HME) has raised its annual dividend payout from $2.64 to $2.80. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $60.85, is 4.60%. HME is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Limited Brands (LTD) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.00 to $1.20. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $47.42, is 2.53%. LTD is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Meredith Corp (MDP) has raised its annual dividend payout from $1.53 to $1.63. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $36.11, is 4.51%. MDP is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

PartnerRe Ltd. (PRE) has raised its annual dividend payout from $2.48 to $2.56. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $87.16, is 2.94%. PRE is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Simon Property Group (SPG) has raised its annual dividend payout from $4.40 to $4.60. The new dividend yield, based on today’s closing stock price of $162.51, is 2.83%. SPG is not a “Recommended” stock at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

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