COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug 30, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WOR) has
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is
payable on September 29, 2010, to shareholders of record September 15,
2010. This marks the 171st consecutive quarter that
Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a public company in 1968.
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metals manufacturing
company with 2010 fiscal year sales of approximately $1.9 billion. The
Columbus, Ohio based company is North America's premier value-added
steel processor and a leader of manufactured metal products. The
Company's manufactured metal products include: pressure cylinders
products such as propane, refrigerant, oxygen, hand torch and camping
cylinders, scuba tanks and helium balloon kits; light gauge steel
framing for commercial and residential construction; framing systems and
stairs for mid-rise buildings; suspension grid systems for concealed and
lay-in panel ceilings, current and past model automotive service
stampings; steel pallets and racks; and laser welded blanks. Worthington
employs approximately 6,400 people and operates 65 facilities in 11
countries.
Founded in 1955, the Company operates under a long-standing corporate
philosophy rooted in the golden rule. Earning money for its shareholders
is the first corporate goal. This philosophy serves as an unwavering
commitment to the customer, supplier and shareholder, and it serves as
the Company's foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer
partnerships in American industry.
Safe Harbor Statement
The company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions
included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the
Act"). Statements by the company which are not historical information
constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act.
All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks
described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE: Worthington Industries, Inc.
Worthington Industries, Inc.
Cathy M. Lyttle, 614-438-3077
VP, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
E-mail: cmlyttle@WorthingtonIndustries.com
or
Sonya L. Higginbotham, 614-438-7391
Director, Corporate Communications
E-mail: slhiggin@WorthingtonIndustries.com
or
www.WorthingtonIndustries.com