JUN-06-2012

VALSPAR DECLARES DIVIDEND

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 6, 2012 - The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on July 16, 2012, to shareholders of record on July 2, 2012.

About The Valspar Corporation
The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) 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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Investor Contact:
Tyler Treat
612.851.7358
ttreat@valspar.com

Media Contact:
Mark Goldman
612.851.7802
mgoldman@valspar.com