Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, 03 August 2006 --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share. The dividend is payable 01 September 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 18 August 2006.

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 2005 net sales of USD 3.5 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 16,000 individuals in 58 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries around the world. More information about the company is available at www.bemis.com.