Kellogg announces dividend of US$0.46/share, payable June 16 to shareholders as of June 2; company also plans to increase dividend by 6.5% to US$0.49/share starting in Q3

Nevin Barich

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan , April 25, 2014 (press release) – Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.46 per share on the common stock of the Company, payable on June 16, 2014, to shareowners of record at the close of business on June 2, 2014. The ex-dividend date is May 29, 2014. This is the 358th dividend that Kellogg Company has paid to owners of common stock since 1925.

In addition, the Company's Board of Directors announced plans to increase the quarterly dividend by 6.5 percent to $0.49 per share beginning with the third quarter of 2014.

About Kellogg Company

At Kellogg Company (NYSE:K), we are driven to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. With 2013 sales of approximately $14.8 billion, Kellogg is the world's leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies and crackers; a leading producer of savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company. Every day, our well-loved brands nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. These brands include Kellogg's®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Kashi®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Coco Pops®, Mini-Wheats®, and many more. To learn more about our responsible business leadership, foods that delight and how we strive to make a difference in our communities around the world, visit www.kelloggcompany.com.

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