McCormick & Company to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange

SPARKS, Md., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) will celebrate its fifth anniversary of stock trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 25. The Company began trading on the Exchange under ticker symbol "MKC" on May 25, 1999. Previously, McCormick shares had been traded on NASDAQ.

Commented Robert J. Lawless, Chairman, President & CEO, "Since listing with the New York Stock Exchange five years ago, McCormick stock price has more than doubled. In addition, the Company's market capitalization has increased to more than $4.5 billion from $2.1 billion. Investors have responded well to our strong financial performance. In addition, the move has provided the Company with greater worldwide visibility and improved trading characteristics through a market specialist."

Added Catherine R. Kinney, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of the New York Stock Exchange, "We are proud to be associated with McCormick & Company, a global leader in the food industry, and look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come."

McCormick is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, herbs, seasonings and other flavors to the entire food industry. Customers range from retail outlets and food service providers to food processing businesses. From its global operating locations, McCormick products are sold in nearly 100 countries around the world. The Company has approximately 8,000 employees.

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