This is the 55th consecutive dividend declared by Le Château, and is payable on August 17, 2007 to the shareholders of record at the close of business on July 20, 2007.
As disclosed on April 12, 2007, the Company intends to propose a four-for-one stock split of its Class A subordinate voting shares and Class B voting shares.
The stock split will be subject to approval by the Company's shareholders at the forthcoming meeting of shareholders to be held on June 27, 2007.
Further information relating to the stock split is provided in the Company's information circular dated May 22, 2007. All share and per share information presented do not reflect the effects of the stock split.