September 23, 2008 at 1:55 PM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.22 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2008--The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share on its common stocks payable October 17, 2008, to shareholders of record on October 3.

This is the 84th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

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

CONTACT: McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Corporate Communications:
John McCormick, 410-771-7110
john_mccormick@mccormick.com
or
Investor Relations:
Joyce Brooks, 410-771-7244
joyce_brooks@mccormick.com)

SOURCE: McCormick & Company, Incorporated