HARTSVILLE, S.C., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- The $.22 per share regular quarterly dividend declared by Sonoco's (NYSE: SON) board of directors earlier today represents an increase from $.21 per share. This 316th consecutive quarterly dividend will be payable June 10, 2004, to shareholders of record as of May 21, 2004.
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Sonoco, founded in 1899, is a $2.8 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with approximately 295 locations in 32 countries, serving customers in 85 nations. For more information about the Company, visit the Sonoco Web site at www.sonoco.com .
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