Bemis Company, Inc.


Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, 30 July 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 01 September 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on 18 August 2009.

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 USD 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 15,800 individuals in 61 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries around the world. More information about the company is available at www.bemis.com.