Taylor, Mich., (June 20, 2008) - Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS)
today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly
dividend of $.23 per common share payable on August 4, 2008, to
shareholders of record on July 3, 2008.
Headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, Masco Corporation is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of home improvement and building products,
as well as a leading provider of services that include the installation
of insulation and other building products.
Masco Corporation's press releases and other information are
available through the Company's toll free number, 1-888-MAS-NEWS, or
under the Investor Relations section of Masco's website at www.masco.com.
Statements contained herein that reflect the Company's views
about its future performance constitute "forward-looking statements"
under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These views
involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and,
accordingly, the Company's results may differ materially from the
results discussed in such forward-looking statements. For an
explanation of various factors that may affect our performance, refer to
our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (particularly the "Risk
Factors" section) and to any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,
all of which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. The Company believes that certain non-GAAP performance
measures and ratios that may be contained herein, used in managing the
business, may provide users of this financial information with
additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in
prior periods. Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios should be
viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's
reported results under accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. Additional information about the Company is contained in
the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and
is available on Masco's website at www.masco.com.
Media Contact
Sharon Rothwell
Vice President - Corporate Affairs
313.792.6028
sharon_rothwell@mascohq.com
Investor Contact
Maria Duey
Vice President - Investor Relations
313.792.5500
maria_duey@mascohq.com