March 21, 2001 at 3:02 PM EST

McCormick Declares $.20 Quarterly Dividend

SPARKS, Md., March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $.20 per share on its common stocks payable April 12, 2001, to shareholders of record April 2.

This is the 77th year of consecutive dividend payments by the Company.

McCormick is the international producer of spices, seasonings, flavorings, and specialty foods. SOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated

CONTACT: McCormick & Company Corporate Communications, 410-771-7310/