June 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.28 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Jun 28, 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 July 25, 2011, to shareholders of record on July 11, 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 manufactures 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 http://www.mccormickcorporation.com

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated
For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410-527-6004 or lori_robinson@mccormick.com)
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Joyce Brooks (410-771-7244 or joyce_brooks@mccormick.com)