Exco Technologies Limited - Quarterly Dividend Increased

TORONTO , Jan. 27 /CNW/ - Exco Technologies Limited (TSX-XTC) today the Company announced that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share will be paid March 31, 2010 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2010 . The dividend is an "eligible dividend" in accordance with the Income Tax Act of Canada . This dividend represents a quarterly increase of $0.0025 or a 1 cent increase per share on an annualized basis from 7 cents per share to 8 cents per share.

Exco Technologies Limited is a global supplier of innovative technologies servicing the die-cast, extrusion and automotive industries. Through our 10 strategic locations, we employ 1,400 people and service a diverse and broad customer base.

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While the Company believes that the expectations expressed by such forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. In evaluating forward-looking information and statements, readers should carefully consider the various factors which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking information and statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligations to update publicly or otherwise revise any such factors or any of the forward-looking information or statements contained herein to reflect subsequent information, events or developments, changes in risk factors or otherwise.

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For further information: Exco Technologies Limited (TSX-XTC), Paul Riganelli, Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Telephone: [phone] Ext. 7228, Website: http://www.excocorp.com