MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Valspar Corporation (VAL) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on the companys common stock. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2012, to shareholders of record on October 1, 2012.

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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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