AVX Corporation Declares Increased Dividend

The Board of Directors of AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) recently declared an increased dividend of $0.11 per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

This represents a $0.44 annual dividend rate, and a 4.8% increase over the previous dividend rate.

The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record on November 7, 2016 and will be disbursed on November 18, 2016.

AVX, headquartered in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a broad line of passive electronic components and related products.

Please visit our website at www.avx.com.

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