Bunge raises dividend to 42 cents a share

Bunge Ltd. late Tuesday said its board of directors has approved an increase in the agribusiness and food company's quarterly dividend to 42 cents, from 38 cents. The dividend is payable Sept. 2 to shareholders of record on Aug. 19, the company said. Shares of Bunge were flat in late trading Tuesday after ending the regular session up 1.1%.

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