Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
August 2, 2002
WASHINGTON, DC -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) yesterday announced that its board of directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of seven cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 11, 2002
to shareholders of record as of Sept. 25, 2002.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary
in 2002, has over 2,600 operating units in the United States and 64 other countries and territories. Marriott International
operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard,
TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates
vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and
Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing
through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include senior
living communities and services, and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.,
and has approximately 145,000 employees. In fiscal Year 2001, Marriott International reported systemwide sales
of $20 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit the web site at http://www.marriott.com
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SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.