Acknowledgements

We have a Board and leadership team at McCormick with the right experience and skills to take us into the next decade of growth. We continue to build our skills and add appropriate resources.

In 2010, we were pleased to have Patricia Little, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kelly Services, join our Board of Directors. We also elected Gordon Stetz, Executive Vice Present & Chief Financial Officer of McCormick, to the Board. Early in 2011, Paul Beard, former Senior Vice President—Finance & Treasurer, was appointed President Asia/Pacific. Paul brings to this new role not only a background in finance but as a leader of our global restaurant business. This is one of several moves we have made to build our resources in the Asia/Pacific region.

I want to recognize all of our employees for their efforts behind our results. Their talent and agility have allowed us to successfully navigate a tough economy and continue to achieve growth.

Thanks also to each of our shareholders for your support. We appreciate your trust and confidence, and we work each day to grow the value of your investment in our Company.

Alan D. Wilson
Chairman, President & CEO