The Board of Directors of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today increased the Company’s quarterly cash dividend nine percent to twelve cents ($0.12) per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable December 10, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2014. On an annualized basis, the increase raises the annual dividend from 44 cents ($0.44) per share to 48 cents ($0.48) per share.

"The successful execution of our profitable growth strategy to date has enabled us to further increase our dividend," said Patrick J. Dempsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnes Group Inc. “We remain confident in the long-term prospects of the Company and expect to deliver continuing improvement in our financial performance.”

Barnes Group Inc. and its predecessor companies have paid a cash dividend to stockholders on a continuous basis since 1934.

About Barnes Group

Founded in 1857, Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) is an international industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider, serving a wide range of end markets and customers. The products and services provided by Barnes Group are used in far-reaching applications that provide transportation, communication, manufacturing and technology to the world. Barnes Group’s approximately 4,300 dedicated employees, at more than 60 locations worldwide, are committed to achieving consistent and sustainable profitable growth. For more information, visit www.BGInc.com.

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