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## investor information 

## World Headquarters 

McCormick & Company, Incorporated 18 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152-6000 U.S.A. (410) 771-7301 www.mccormick.com 

## Stock Information 

New York Stock Exchange Symbol: MKC 

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## Anticipated Dividend Dates – 2005 

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McCormick has paid dividends for 80 consecutive years. 

## Independent Auditors 

Ernst & Young LLP 621 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 

## Certifications 

The Company has filed the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in its Form 10-K. Additionally, the Chief Executive Officer has provided the required annual certifications to the New York Stock Exchange. 

## Investor Inquiries 

Our website www.mccormick.com has our corporate governance principles, as well as annual reports, SEC filings, press releases, webcasts and other useful Company information. 

To obtain without cost a copy of the annual report filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10-K or for general questions about McCormick or information in our annual or quarterly reports, contact Investor Relations at the world headquarters address, website or telephone: 

Report ordering: (800) 424-5855 or (410) 771-7537 Investor and securities analysts’ inquiries: (410) 771-7244 

## Registered Shareholder Inquiries 

For questions on your account, statements, dividend payments, reinvestment and direct deposit, and for address changes, lost certificates, stock transfers, ownership changes or other administrative matters, contact our transfer agent. 

## Transfer Agent and Registrar 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Shareowner Services 161 North Concord Exchange Street, South St. Paul, MN 55075-1139 (877) 778-6784, or (651) 450-4064 www.wellsfargo.com/shareownerservices 

You may access your account information via the Internet at www.shareowneronline.com 

## Investor Services Plan (Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Purchase Plan) 

The Company offers an Investor Services Plan which provides shareholders of record the opportunity to automatically reinvest dividends, make optional cash purchases of stock through the Company, place stock certificates into safekeeping and sell shares through the Plan. Individuals who are not current shareholders may purchase their initial shares directly through the Plan. All transactions are subject to the limitations set forth in the Plan prospectus, which may be obtained by contacting Wells Fargo Shareowner Services at: (877) 778-6784 or (651) 450-4064 www.wellsfargo.com/shareownerservices 

## Stock Price History 

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## Annual Meeting 

The annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Marriott’s Hunt Valley Inn, 245 Shawan Road (Exit 20A off I-83 north of Baltimore), Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031. 

## Online Receipt of Annual Report and Proxy Statement 

If you are a registered shareholder and would like to access next year’s proxy statement and annual report over the Internet, go to www.econsent.com/mkcv/ to enroll for this service. 

## Trademarks 

Use of ® or TM in this annual report indicates trademarks owned or used by McCormick & Company, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 

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## Debbie Calver 

European Technical Manager, Flavour Group 

” I often sprinkle McCormick curry powder along with McCormick coarse sea salt and McCormick cracked black pepper on roasted winter vegetables. This adds interest and excitement to an otherwise bland dish. The curry note works particularly well with a mix of sweet potatoes and bell peppers, and you can use any of the McCormick curry blends depending on your preference for hot or aromatic flavor . ” 

