September 28, 2010 at 5:15 PM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.26 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Sep 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share on its common stocks payable October 25, 2010, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2010.

This is the 86th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated (www.mccormickcorporation.com) is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavors to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses.

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