ONEIDA, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Board of Directors of Oneida Ltd. (NYSE:OCQ) today announced the regular quarterly dividends of 10 cents per share on the common stock and 37 1/2 cents per share on the preferred stock, both payable January 29, 2001 to stockholders of record as of the close of business January 8, 2001.
This will be the 260th consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid on the common shares, covering the past 65 years.
Oneida Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel and silverplated flatware for both the consumer and foodservice industries, and a leading supplier of dinnerware to those industries as well. Oneida also is a leading supplier of a variety of crystal, glassware and metal serveware for the tabletop market.