SPARKS, Md., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of
Directors of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC)
today declared an increase in the quarterly dividend from
$0.34 to $0.37 per share on its common stocks, payable
January 14, 2014 to shareholders of
record December 31, 2013. This
marks the 28th consecutive year that the Company has
increased its quarterly dividend.
Alan D. Wilson, Chairman,
President & CEO, said, "We are pleased to share our success
with McCormick shareholders through our dividend payments, which
will total $180 million in 2013. In
the past five years, McCormick has increased dividends paid by
nearly 60% and has paid dividends each year since 1925."
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. With more than $4
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