Walter
Energy (NYSE:
WLT), a leading U.S. producer and exporter of premium coking
coal for the global steel industry, announced today that its Board
of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per
common share, payable on Sept. 11, 2009 to shareholders of record at the
close of business on Aug. 7, 2009.
About Walter Energy
Walter Energy, based in Tampa, Fla., is a leading U.S. producer and
exporter of premium coking
coal for the global steel industry and also produces steam
coal and industrial
coal, metallurgical
coke and coal
bed methane gas. The Company has revenues of approximately $1.2
billion and employs approximately 2,100 people. For more information
about Walter
Energy, please visit the Company Web site at www.walterenergy.com.
WLT
Walter Energy, Tampa
Investor Contact:
Mark H. Tubb,
Vice President - Investor Relations
813-871-4027
mtubb@walterenergy.com
or
Media
Contact:
Michael A. Monahan, Director – Corporate Communications
813-871-4132
mmonahan@walterenergy.com
