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Roy C. Liljebeck (206) 281-1003
Roy C. Liljebeck (206) 281-1003
AIRBORNE EXPRESS DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF 4 CENTS
SEATTLE -- February 1, 2000
The Board of Directors of Airborne Freight Corporation (NYSE: ABF), today declared a quarterly dividend of 4 cents per share payable to shareholders of record on February 15, 2000. The dividend will be paid February 29, 2000.
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