HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 23, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Directors of Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 26.25 cents per share, or $1.05 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable November 17, 2003 to stockholders of record as of October 15, 2003.
The dividend represents the 214th consecutive cash dividend paid to Harsco stockholders at the same or increased rate. The company has paid dividends each year since 1939.
Harsco Corporation is a $2 billion industrial services and products company employing approximately 17,500 people in more than 40 countries of operation. Harsco's market-leading businesses provide mill services, access services, gas and fluid control products, and other infrastructure products and services to customers worldwide. Additional information about Harsco can be found at www.harsco.com.
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