JUN-09-2010

VALSPAR DECLARES DIVIDEND

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 9, 2010 - The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) announced today that at its June 9, 2010 meeting, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 16 cents per share, payable July 15, 2010 to all common stockholders of record on July 1, 2010.

The Valspar Corporation 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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Contact:
Tyler Treat, Vice President and Treasurer
The Valspar Corporation
(612) 851-7358