September 27, 2011 at 5:15 PM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.28 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Sep 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share on its common stocks payable October 24, 2011, to shareholders of record on October 10, 2011.

This is the 87th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With more than $3 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses.

Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor.(TM)

To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com.

SOURCE: McCormick & Company, Incorporated

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
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