AUG-19-2009

Valspar Declares Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., August 19, 2009 - The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) announced today that at its August 19, 2009 meeting, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, payable October 15, 2009 to all common stockholders of record on October 1, 2009.

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.

For more information, visit www.Valsparglobal.com.

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