mccormick & co-non vtg shrs (MKC) Snapshot

McCormick & Company, Incorporated announced the appointment of Lawrence Kurzius to the role of President, Global Consumer and Chief Administrative Officer, effective July 1, 2013. In this role, Mr. Kurzius will have the responsibility for McCormick's consumer business globally as well as several of the company's corporate functions including IT, Supply Chain, R&D and Quality Assurance. Mr. Kurzius will also chair the Global Consumer Strategy Council in his new role. Mr. Kurzius, who is currently President, McCormick International, joined McCormick in 2003 with the acquisition of Zatarain's, where he was President and CEO.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is seeking acquisitions. Alan Wilson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of McCormick said, “We’re investing in the business behind our three key growth initiatives, to drive our base business, develop innovative new products, and expand our portfolio of leading brands and geographic presence through acquisitions.” We have a very active acquisition pipeline right now, and sometimes it takes a little longer to bring them to closure than we might like, he said.

Kenneth A. Kelly, Jr., Senior Vice President & Controller, has determined that he will retire from McCormick & Company, Incorporated at the end of December 2013. From now until his retirement, Mr. Kelly will continue to serve in his current role.