McCormick & Company to Present at Sanford C. Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference

Friday May 18th 2012 09:00:17 AM

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 18, 2012-- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) will be presenting at the Sanford C. Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference at 9:00 a.m. EDT, on June 1, 2012 in New York, NY. Alan Wilson, Chairman, President, & CEO and Gordon Stetz, Executive Vice President & CFO will be discussing how the Company is meeting the growing demand for flavor by consumers worldwide. Participants will learn about the key growth strategies McCormick is using to drive sales performance, serve its broad range of customers and achieve its long-term financial objectives. The presentatio...

McCormick appoints Michael Smith Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Monday May 14th 2012 09:01:03 AM

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2012-- Michael R. Smith has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of McCormick and Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC). Mr. Smith will have responsibility for all finance activities for EMEA and will serve as a member of the EMEA Board of Directors. Michael R. Smith Mr. Smith joined McCormick in 1991. Most recently he was Vice President Treasury and Investor Relations. Previously, he served as Vice President Finance and Administration of U.S. Consumer Products, Vice President Finance for the U.S. Industrial ...

McCormick honors 2012 Unsung Heroes, and names Ezeka of Western Tech and Schanberger of Loch Raven High as winners of $36,000 McCormick Scholarships

Friday May 11th 2012 09:00:53 AM

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2012-- McCormick & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC) announced that Geraldine Ezeka of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science, and Ryne Schanberger of Loch Raven High School are the 68th and 69th recipients of the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship. Established in 1969, the scholarship has a four-year value of $36,000 for each student-athlete. Geraldine Ezeka and Ryne Schanberger (Photo: Studio Z) The scholarship winners were chosen from a total of 112 candidates who were the Unsung Heroes winners from 68 Baltimore area public, private, parochial and in...

McCormick Outlines Key Growth Initiatives, Financial Outlook

Tuesday April 17th 2012 08:03:34 AM

SPARKS, Md., Apr 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --McCormick & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today will discuss plans to drive continued sales and earnings growth at their investor conference titled "A World of Flavor." Through acquisitions, the expansion of leading brands and customized flavor solutions for industrial customers, the company is increasing its global footprint to meet the growing demand for flavor by consumers worldwide. In the U.S., consumption of spices has grown almost three times as fast as population growth. Today, 87% of consumers say taste is the most important driver of food selection, and...

McCormick Achieves Net-Zero Energy Use with Constellation Energy

Monday April 16th 2012 11:31:54 AM

363,000 square-foot distribution center generates more electricity than it uses thanks to energy efficiency and solar power BALTIMORE, Apr 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --McCormick & Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC) and Constellation Energy, a business unit of Exelon (NYSE: EXC), today announced that McCormick's 363,000-square-foot distribution center in Belcamp, Md., now generates more electricity than it uses. The center is considered a net-zero energy building, which means it produces as much or more electricity than it consumes from the grid. For McCormick's Belcamp facility, this was achieved through energy conser...

McCormick Announces 72nd Annual Unsung Heroes Awards Banquet

Monday April 16th 2012 09:31:44 AM

CBS Correspondent Byron Pitts to address student athletes SPARKS, Md., Apr 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, today announced that Byron Pitts, prominent correspondent for CBS News and "60 Minutes" will deliver the keynote address at the 72nd Annual McCormick Unsung Heroes Award Banquet to be held on Monday, May 7 at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn. The banquet will salute deserving male football players and female basketball players. A total of 112 high school senior boys and girls from 68 Baltimore area public, private, parochial and independent schools ha...

McCormick to Webcast Investor Conference on April 17, 2012

Tuesday April 3rd 2012 02:33:01 PM

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 3, 2012-- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) invites interested shareholders, investors and consumers to listen to its presentation to investors and analysts at the Company’s Investor Conference on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Alan Wilson, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, will be one of several McCormick executives providing an overview of the company's growth strategies and outlook. The presentation will be webcast live at the company's website ir.mccormick.com. Follow the directions on the website to listen to th...

McCormick Declares $0.31 Quarterly Dividend

Wednesday March 28th 2012 01:40:53 PM

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 28, 2012-- 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 88th 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 f...

McCormick Reports First Quarter Financial Results, Reaffirms 2012 Outlook

Tuesday March 27th 2012 07:00:17 AM

SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 27, 2012-- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), a global leader in flavor, today reported first quarter financial results for fiscal year 2012 and reaffirmed its 2012 outlook. Grew first quarter net sales 16% with contributions from acquisitions, pricing actions and increased volume and product mix. Reported earnings per share of $0.55 for the first quarter. Reaffirmed projected 2012 earnings per share of $3.01 to $3.06. Alan D. Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO, commented, “Our financial results for the f...

Jump-Start Spring with an Inspired Easter

Tuesday March 20th 2012 11:25:09 AM

McCormick® Brings Creativity to Seasonal Celebrations with Fresh Ideas and Eye-Catching Online Inspiration Hubs SPARKS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 20, 2012-- Easter is a landmark spring celebration, the perfect opportunity to highlight the vibrant tastes and bright colors of the season. It’s that refreshing time of the year when we start seeking new inspiration for enjoying festive seasonal gatherings with family and friends. Now, home cooks are seeing spring in a whole new way, thanks to popular photo-sharing platforms and eye-catching spring Look Books brought to you by McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MK...