McCormick Announces Increase in Quarterly
Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Nov 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared an increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.26 to $0.28 per share on its common stocks, payable January 14, 2011 to shareholders of record December 31, 2010. This marks the 25^th consecutive year that the Company has increased its quarterly dividend.

Said Alan D. Wilson, Chairman, President & CEO, "Our dividend is an important way to share our success with McCormick's shareholders. We are delivering high performance and have increased the dividend at an 11% compound annual growth rate since 2000."

McCormick has paid dividends every year since 1925.

About McCormick & Company, Incorporated

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor, with the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavorings to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses.

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