COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors
of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS), a leading provider of
retirement and long-term savings insurance products, today approved an
increase in the regular quarterly dividend from 19 cents ($0.19) to 23 cents
($0.23) per share, reflecting the company's strong financial condition and
continuing performance. The dividend is payable on April 17, 2006, to
shareholders of record at the close of business on April 3, 2006.
About Nationwide Financial(R)
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS), a publicly traded company
based in Columbus, Ohio, provides a variety of financial services that help
consumers invest(1) and protect their long-term assets, and offers retirement
plans and services through both public- and private-sector employers.
It's part of the Nationwide group of companies, which offers diversified
insurance and financial services. The group is led by Nationwide Mutual
Insurance Company, which is ranked No. 99 on the Fortune 100, based on 2004
revenue(2). For more information, visit http://www.nationwide.com.
1 Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member NASD. In MI only:
Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation.
2 Fortune Magazine, April 2005
Investor Contact:
Mark Barnett
Vice President, Investor Relations
(614) 677-5331
Media Contact:
Jeff Botti
Officer, Communications for Nationwide
(614) 249-6339
SOURCE Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.nationwide.com
CONTACT:
Investor Contact: Mark Barnett, Vice
President, Investor Relations, +1-614-677-5331; and Media
Contact: Jeff Botti, Officer, Communications, +1-614-249-6339,
both of Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.
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