OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 21, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dobson Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DCEL) today declared an in-kind dividend on its outstanding 12-1/4% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on January 15, 2002 to holders of record at the close of business on January 1, 2002.
Holders of shares of 12-1/4% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock will receive 0.03130 additional shares of 12-1/4% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock for each share held on the record date. The dividend covers the period October 15, 2001 through January 14, 2002. The dividends have an annual rate of 12-1/4% on the $1,000 per share liquidation preference value of the preferred stock.
Dobson Communications is a leading provider of wireless phone services to rural markets in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the Company owns or manages wireless operations in 19 states. Dobson has expanded rapidly in recent years through internal growth and by acquisition. For additional information on the Company and its operations, please visit its Website at www.dobson.net.