March 25, 2009 at 1:52 PM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.24 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 25, 2009-- The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stocks payable April 20, 2009, to shareholders of record on April 6.

This is the 85th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

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

Source: McCormick & Company, Incorporated

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
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