September 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM EDT

McCormick Declares $0.31 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share on its common stocks payable October 22, 2012, to shareholders of record on October 8, 2012.

This is the 88th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor.  With more than $3.5 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 manufacturers and foodservice businesses.

Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.  McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™.

To learn more please visit us at www.mccormickcorporation.com.

For information contact:

Investor Relations:
Joyce Brooks (410-771-7244 or joyce_brooks@mccormick.com)

Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410-527-6004 or lori _robinson@mccormick.com)

SOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated