LANCASTER COLONY INCREASES REGULAR CASH DIVIDEND; REELECTS FOUR INCUMBENT DIRECTORS

Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 85 cents per share, continuing its legacy with 60 consecutive years of increasing dividends.

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Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 85 cents per share, continuing its legacy with 60 consecutive years of increasing dividends. The dividend will be payable on December 30, 2022, to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2022. The indicated annual payout for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 stands at $3.35 per share, up from $3.15 in fiscal 2022. Additionally, shareholders at the annual meeting reelected four directors, affirming strong governance and stability.

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• Declared a quarterly dividend of 85 cents per share.
• 60 consecutive years of dividend increases.
• Indicated annual payout increased to $3.35 per share from $3.15.

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WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 85 cents per common share, marking 60 consecutive years of increasing regular cash dividends.  The company is one of only 13 U.S. companies with 60 straight years of regular cash dividend increases.  The dividend will be payable December 30, 2022 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2022.  As of the record date for today's annual shareholder meeting, there were 27,552,861 common shares outstanding.

Voting at the annual meeting, shareholders reelected four incumbent directors.  They are Barbara L. Brasier, retired Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Herc Rentals, Inc.; David A. Ciesinski, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lancaster Colony; Elliot K. Fullen, Founder of Fullen Business Consulting; and Alan F. Harris, retired Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Customer Officer of Kellogg Company.

CEO David A. Ciesinski said, "The increased regular cash dividend reflects the company's continued strong financial position and will be the 238^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid by the company since September 1963."  He noted that the indicated annual payout for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 is $3.35 per share, up from the $3.15 per share paid in fiscal 2022.

Forward-Looking Statements
We desire to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA"). This news release contains various "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the PSLRA and other applicable securities laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "believe," "intend," "plan," "expect," "hope," "indicated" or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations; contain projections regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions; or state other forward-looking information. Such statements are based upon assumptions and assessments made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments; and other factors we believe to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements involve various important risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control and could be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.

Some of the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include:

• changes in our cash flow or use of cash in various business activities; and
• risks related to other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and statements filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (available at www.sec.gov).

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on such statements that are based on current expectations.

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SOURCE Lancaster Colony Corporation

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What is the dividend amount declared by Lancaster Colony Corporation?

Lancaster Colony Corporation has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 85 cents per share.

When will the dividend be paid?

The dividend will be payable on December 30, 2022.

What is the history of dividend increases for Lancaster Colony Corporation?

Lancaster Colony has 60 consecutive years of increasing regular cash dividends.

What is the indicated annual payout for Lancaster Colony Corporation for the fiscal year 2023?

The indicated annual payout for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is $3.35 per share.