York, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 March 2009 -- Glatfelter (NYSE: GLT) announced that its board of directors declared a USD 0.09 per share cash dividend on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on 01 May 2009, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on 07 April 2009.

Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, Glatfelter is a global manufacturer of specialty papers and engineered products, offering over a century of experience, technical expertise, and world-class service. U.S. operations include facilities in Spring Grove, Pennyslvania, and Chillicothe and Fremont, Ohio. International operations include facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines, and a representative office in China. Glatfelter’s sales exceed USD 1 billion annually and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GLT. Additional information may be found at www.glatfelter.com.