Columbus, Ohio, August 26, 1999 -- The Board of Directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTHG) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.15 per share today, payable on September 27, 1999 to shareholders of record September 9, 1999.
Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $2 billion. The Columbus, Ohio based Company is North America's premier value-added steel processor, a leader in manufactured metal products such as automotive aftermarket stampings, pressure cylinders, metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems and laser welded blanks. The Company employs 7,500 people and operates 53 facilities in 11 countries.
Founded in 1955, the Company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering commitment to the customer, and one of the strongest employee/employer partnerships in American industry serve as the Company's foundation.
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