OREANDA-NEWS. The UPS Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of USD 0.62 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares.

The dividend is payable September 4, 2013, to shareowners of record on August 19, 2013.

UPS boosted its dividend by nearly 9% earlier this year. The company has paid either stock or cash dividends every year since 1955 and has more than tripled its dividend since it went public at the end of 1999.

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company's strategic directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and uncertainties.  Certain factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, our competitive environment, increased security requirements, negotiation and ratification of labor contracts, strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns, changes in energy prices, governmental regulations and other risks discussed in the company's Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated herein by reference.