September 28, 2004 at 9:23 AM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.14 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on its common stocks payable October 22, 2004, to shareholders of record on October 8.

This is the 80th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

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

SOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated
09/28/2004
CONTACT: McCormick Corporate Communications, +1-410-771-7310
Web site: http://www.mccormick.com
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