Source: Melanie E. R. Miller: Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Date: 5/7/2009
NEENAH, WISCONSIN, May 7, 2009 - The Board of Directors of Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 22.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable June 1, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2009.
About Bemis Company, Inc.
Bemis Company is a major supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by leading food, consumer products, manufacturing, and other companies worldwide. Founded in 1858, the Company reported 2008 net sales of $3.8 billion. The Company's flexible packaging business has a strong technical base in polymer chemistry, film extrusion, coating and laminating, printing, and converting. The Company's pressure sensitive materials business specializes in adhesive technologies. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Bemis employs about 15,200 individuals in 57 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries around the world. More information about the Company is available at our website, www.bemis.com.