Carlisle Companies Announces 20% Increase in Dividend and the 39th Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated CSL has declared a 20% increase in the Company's regular quarterly dividend, to $0.30 per share from $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2015. This marks the 39^th consecutive year of dividend increases for Carlisle shareholders.

Carlisle's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David A. Roberts commented, "We take great pride in again raising our dividend and in continuing Carlisle's long history of rewarding Carlisle shareholders."

About Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a global diversified company that designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products that serve a broad range of niche markets including commercial roofing, energy, agriculture, mining, construction, aerospace and defense electronics, medical technology, foodservice, healthcare, sanitary maintenance, transportation, general industrial, protective coating, wood, specialty and auto refinishing. Through our group of decentralized operating companies led by entrepreneurial management teams, we bring innovative product solutions to solve the challenges facing our customers. Our worldwide team of employees, who generated $3.2 billion in net sales in 2014, is focused on continuously improving the value of the Carlisle brand by developing the best products, ensuring the highest quality and providing unequaled customer service in the many industries we serve. Learn more about Carlisle at www.carlisle.com.

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