ONEIDA, N.Y., May 30, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Directors of Oneida Ltd. (NYSE:OCQ) today announced the regular quarterly dividends of 5 cents per share on the common stock and 37-1/2 cents per share on the preferred stock, both payable July 30, 2001 to stockholders of record as of the close of business July 10, 2001.
This will be the 262nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid on the common shares, covering more than 65 years.
Oneida Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of flatware and dinnerware for both the consumer and foodservice industries worldwide. Oneida also is a leading marketer of a variety of crystal, glassware and metal serveware for those industries.