Calumet Specialty Products distribution slashed 29 percent

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., a producer of specialty hydrocarbon products, said Wednesday the board of the partnership's general partner slashed its quarterly distribution 29 percent as high crude oil costs continue to squeeze gross profits.

The board declared a quarterly distribution of 45 cents per unit, down from 63 cents paid in the prior quarter.

The distribution is payable May 15 to holders of record May 5.

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