FRANKLIN PARK, Ill., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of
Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF), at its regularly scheduled Board Meeting held
today, approved a quarterly dividend payment of 22.5 cents per share, which
will be paid on December 14, 2001 to shareholders of record as of November 23,
2001.
If the closing date for the merger with Suiza Foods Corporation is prior
to November 23, 2001, the dividend will not be paid, as there will not be any
shareholders of record on that date. If the closing date is on or after
November 23, 2001, the dividend will be paid on December 14th.
Dean Foods is one of the nation’s leading dairy processors and
distributors producing a full line of branded and private label products,
including fluid milk, ice cream and extended shelf life products, which are
sold under the Dean’s and other strong regional brand names. Dean Foods is
the industry leader in other food products including pickles, powdered non-
dairy coffee creamers, aseptically packaged foodservice products, and
refrigerated dips and salad dressings.
SOURCE Dean Foods Company
Web site: http://www.deanfoods.com
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CONTACT: Barbara Klein, Vice President, Finance & CFO, or WilliamLuegers, Treasurer, +1-847-678-1680, both of Dean Foods Company
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