Vectren Announces Dividend Increase

EVANSVILLE, IN--(Marketwire - Nov 2, 2011) - Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) announced the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 35 cents per share, a 1/2 cent increase over the previous quarter. This marks the 52^nd consecutive year the annual dividends paid by Vectren and its predecessor companies have increased. The dividend will be payable December 1, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2011.

About Vectren

Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than one million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. These include gas marketing and related services; coal production and sales; and energy infrastructure services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.