Bemis Announces 28th Consecutive Annual Cash Dividend Increase
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
NEENAH, WISCONSIN, February 4, 2011 -- Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE: BMS)
announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 4.3 percent increase
in the quarterly cash dividend, increasing it to 24 cents per share compared to
the previous quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share. The cash dividend is
payable on March 1, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on
February 15, 2011. This marks the 28th consecutive year that the Company has
increased its dividend payment. Bemis has been paying an annual dividend on its
stock since 1922.
About Bemis Company Inc.
Bemis Company is a major supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive
materials used by leading food, consumer products, healthcare, and other
companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, the Company is included in the S&P 500
index of stocks and reported 2010 net sales of $4.84 billion. The Company's
flexible packaging business has a strong technical base in polymer chemistry,
film extrusion, coating and laminating, printing, and converting. Headquartered
in Neenah, Wisconsin, Bemis employs nearly 20,000 individuals worldwide. More
information about the Company is available at our website, www.bemis.com.
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For additional information please contact:
Melanie E. R. Miller
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
(920) 527-5045
Kristine Pavletich
Public Relations Specialist
(920) 527-5159
BEMIS COMPANY, INC.
One Neenah Center, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 669
Neenah, Wisconsin 54957-0669
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