Greif, Inc.


Delaware, Ohio, USA, 02 June 2009 – The board of directors of Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) today declared quarterly cash dividends of USD 0.38 per share of Class A Common Stock and USD 0.57 per share of Class B Common Stock.

The dividends are payable on 01 July, 2009, to shareholders of record at close of business on 19 June 2009. 

Greif, Inc. is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fiber, corrugated and multiwall containers; packaging accessories; protective packaging and containerboard; and provides blending and packaging services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The company is strategically positioned in more than 45 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is available at www.greif.com.