PHILADELPHIA, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable on July 17, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2008. This represents an increase of 2 cents per share over the dividend declared on February 22, 2008, and is the second increase since the resumption of common dividend declarations on February 24, 2006. William G. Walter, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer said, "This increase in our dividend is based on our continued confidence in the soundness of FMC's businesses and our ability to generate consistent earnings growth. We believe these factors coupled with our disciplined financial management will enable us to continue investing in and growing our existing businesses, pursuing external growth opportunities and rewarding shareholders with regular cash dividends." FMC Corporation is a diversified chemical company serving agricultural, industrial and consumer markets globally for more than a century with innovative solutions, applications and quality products. The company employs approximately 5,000 people throughout the world. The company operates its businesses in three segments: Agricultural Products, Specialty Chemicals and Industrial Chemicals. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Act of 1995: Statements in this news release that are forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning specific factors described in FMC Corporation's 2007 Form 10-K and other SEC filings. Such information contained herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof based on information currently available. FMC Corporation does not intend to update this information and disclaims any legal obligation to the contrary. Historical information is not necessarily indicative of future performance. DATASOURCE: FMC Corporation CONTACT: Media, Jim Fitzwater, +1-215-299-6633, or Investor Relations, Brennen Arndt, +1-215-299-6266, both of FMC Corporation Web site: http://www.fmc.com/

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