NEENAH, WISCONSIN, November 3, 2011 - The Board of Directors of Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share. The dividend is payable December 1, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2011.

About Bemis Company, Inc.

Bemis Company is a major supplier of flexible packaging and pressure sensitive materials used by leading food, consumer products, healthcare, and other companies worldwide.  Founded in 1858, the Company is included in the S&P 500 index of stocks and reported 2010 net sales of $4.8 billion.  The Company's flexible packaging business has a strong technical base in polymer chemistry, film extrusion, coating and laminating, printing, and converting.  Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Bemis employs over 20,000 individuals worldwide.  More information about the Company is available at our website, www.bemis.com.

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Bemis Company, Inc.
One Neenah Center, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 669
Neenah, Wisconsin  54957-0669

For additional information please contact:
Melanie E. R. Miller
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
(920)527-5045

Kristine Pavletich
Public Relations Specialist
(920)527-5159


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