Xcel Energy Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Dividend

02/22/2012

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of 26 cents per share. The dividends are payable April 20, 2012, to shareholders of record on March 22, 2012.

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Source: Xcel Energy Inc.