Richmond, Virginia, USA, 26 April 2006 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Chesapeake Corporation today declared a regular quarterly dividend of USD 0.22 a share on the common stock of the Corporation, payable 15 August 2006, to holders of record at the close of business on 17 July 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 more than 50 locations in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. The company employs approximately 5900 people worldwide.