Zep Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
The Board of Directors of Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP) yesterday declared a quarterly
dividend of 4 cents per share. The dividend is payable August 1, 2009 to
shareholders of record on July 16, 2009.

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc., with fiscal year 2008 net sales of more than $574 million, is a
leading producer, marketer, and service provider of a wide range of cleaning and
maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer
end-markets. Zep's product portfolio includes anti-bacterial and industrial hand
care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes,
sanitizers, and pest and weed control products. The Company markets these
products and services under well recognized and established brand names, such as
Zep, Zep Commercial, Zep Professional, Enforcer, National Chemical, and Selig,
some of which have been in existence for more than 70 years. Zep is
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit the Company's website at
www.zepinc.com.

Zep Inc.
Company Contact:
Jill A. Gilmer, 404-605-8614
Assistant Corp. Secretary

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