Historical Highlights

1889 Founding of McCormick & Co., Inc.
1932 Multiple Management business philosophy established.
1947 Acquired Schilling, gaining coast-to-coast distribution in U.S. Joint venture in Mexico formed.
1960s Acquired Canada's largest spice firm. Expansion into Australia, industrial business, real estate business, cake decorating and packaging business.
1980s Acquired leading brand of spices and seasonings in the U.K. Established business in China. Expanded industrial business with acquisition of Stange and packaging business with acquisition of Setco. Sold real estate business.
1990s Expanded consumer business through acquisitions including Golden Dipt in the U.S. and Keen's in Australia. Fierce competitor impacted financial results in the mid- 1990s, but led to rejuvenation of business and improved sales and profits by 1998.
2000 Leading position in Europe gained through acquisition of Ducros S.A.
2002 Began implementation of Beyond 2000 (B2K), a global initiative utilizing information technology to increase efficiency and profitability.
2003 Acquired Zatarain's, the leading U.S. brand of authentic New Orleans-style food. Also acquired Uniqsauces. Sold packaging business and a U.K. brokerage business.
2004 Acquired Silvo, extending our European consumer business into The Netherlands with the leading brand.
2005 Announced restructuring program to reduce annual expense by $50 million and position the business for future growth.
2006 As a major step of the restructuring program, closed second largest manufacturing facility. Acquired Simply Asia Foods. Streamlined two joint ventures.
2007 McCormick celebrates the 75th anniversary of its Multiple Management philosophy that gives employees a larger role in the business.

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Corporate Address & Website
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
18 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152-6000
U.S.A.
   (410) 771-7301
   www.mccormick.com
   Ticker Symbol: MKC

Investor Relations Contact
Joyce Brooks
Assistant Treasurer — Financial Services
   (410) 771-7244
   joyce_brooks@mccormick.com
Transfer Agent & Registrar
.Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Shareowner Services
161 North Concord Exchange Street
South St. Paul, MN 55075-1139
   (877) 778-6784 or (651) 450-4064
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Shareholders may access account information via the Internet at:
   www.shareowneronline.com

McCormick offers an Investor Services Plan.
A Plan prospectus may be obtained by contacting Wells Fargo Shareowner Services at:
   (877) 778-6784 or (651) 450-4064
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