Valspar Declares Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors have declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share, payable January 13, 2012 to all common stockholders of record on January 3, 2012. The 20 cent dividend represents an 11.1 percent increase from the dividend in place over the last four quarters. This is the second consecutive year of double-digit dividend growth.

The Valspar Corporation is a global leader in the paint and coatings industry. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality and the best customer service in the coatings industry.

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The Valspar CorporationTyler Treat, 612-851-7358Vice President and Treasurer

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