Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, 03 May 2007 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share. The dividend is payable 01 June 2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on 18 May 2007.

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 2006 net sales of USD 3.6 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 15,700 individuals in 55 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries around the world. More information about the company is available at www.bemis.com.

Source: Bemis Company, Inc.