Company Website: http://www.mccormick.com
SPARKS, Md. -- (Business Wire)

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 April 23, 2012, to shareholders of record on April 9, 2012.

This is the 88^th 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.

Contacts:

McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson, 410-527-6004
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
or
Investor Relations:
Joyce Brooks, 410-771-7244
joyce_brooks@mccormick.com

Source: McCormick & Company, Incorporated