Chesapeake Corporation


Richmond, Virginia, USA, 10 October 2006 – The board of directors of Chesapeake Corporation (NYSE: CSK) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of USD 0.22 a share on the common stock of the corporation, payable 15 November 2006, to holders of record at the close of business on 23 October 2006.

The company has paid a dividend for 73 consecutive years.

Chesapeake Corporation is a leading international supplier of value-added specialty paperboard and plastic packaging with headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The company is one of Europe's premier suppliers of folding cartons, leaflets, and labels, as well as plastic packaging for niche markets. Chesapeake has 48 locations in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. It employs approximately 5600 people worldwide. The company's Web site address is www.cskcorp.com.