February 22, 2010 (FinancialWire) — The board of directors of Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable May 1, 2010, to stockholders of record on March 31, 2010.

This payment continues the stock’s annual dividend rate of $1.86 per share and represents the 225th consecutive quarterly dividend payment by the company.

Nicor also declared dividends for its preferred stock, payable May 1, including $.56 for the company’s 4.48% preferred shares and $. 625 for its 5.00% convertible preferred shares

Illinois-based Nicor is a holding company whose primary business is Nicor Gas, a natural gas distribution firm.

Nicor also owns Tropical Shipping, a containerized shipping business serving the Caribbean region and the Bahamas. In addition, the company owns and/or has an equity interest in several energy-related businesses.

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