March 26, 2003 at 2:29 PM EST

McCormick Declares $0.11 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Mar 26, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share on its common stocks payable April 18, 2003, to shareholders of record on April 7.

This is the 79th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

McCormick is the international producer of spices, seasonings, flavorings, and specialty foods.

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CONTACT:          McCormick & Company Corporate Communications, +1-410-771-7310

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