Bemis Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Announces New Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
NEENAH, WISCONSIN, August 5, 2011 - The Board of Directors of Bemis Company,
Inc. (NYSE:BMS) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per
share. The dividend is payable September 1, 2011, to shareholders of record at
the close of business on August 17, 2011.
In addition, the Board stated that Jeffrey H. Curler, a director of Bemis since
1992 and Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2005, has announced his plans
to retire from the Board of Directors at the end of 2011. The Board expressed
its gratitude and sincere appreciation for his outstanding leadership and
service during his 39 year career with Bemis. The Board of Directors has
elected William J. Bolton as Bemis Company's non-executive Chairman of the
Board. William Bolton has been a director of Bemis since 2000 and has served as
the independent Lead Director of the Board since 2004. In order to provide for
a transition period, Mr. Curler will continue as Director and Chairman Emeritus
until his retirement.
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 $4.8 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 over 20,000 individuals worldwide. More
information about the Company is available at our website, www.bemis.com.
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Bemis Company, Inc.
One Neenah Center, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 669
Neenah, Wisconsin 54957-0669
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
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