LANCASTER, N.Y., April 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E & E) (Nasdaq:EEI) has declared a six-month dividend of 21 cents per share. This represents the 49th consecutive dividend since the Company became public in 1987 that has equaled or exceeded the previous dividend. The dividend is payable on or before August 6 to shareholders of both Class A and Class B common stock on record as of July 22.
The Company's president and CEO, Kevin Neumaier, P.E., said: "E & E marked its 40th anniversary on April 13th. We are proud of the growth we have achieved and the success of our business model after 40 years in business, and we are pleased to continue our record of strong and consistent dividends for our shareholders."
E & E has completed more than 45,000 projects for a wide variety of clients in 84 countries, providing environmental solutions in nearly every ecosystem on our planet. The Company is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol EEI and is located on the Web at www.ene.com.