Sensient Technologies Corporation Announces Dividend Increase

MILWAUKEE--(Business Wire)--
The Board of Directors of Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT) voted to
increase the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from 19 cents per share
to 20 cents per share at its meeting today. The increase will be effective for
the quarterly dividend payable on June 1, 2010, to shareholders of record on May
6, 2010.

"We want our shareholders to benefit from our continued strong performance,"
said Kenneth P. Manning, Chairman and CEO of Sensient Technologies Corporation.
"This increase raises our dividend payments to 80 cents per share annually and
reflects confidence in the strength of our business. With this increase, our
quarterly dividend has risen by more than 33% over the past four years."

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer
of colors, flavors and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at
facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems,
cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and
other specialty chemicals. The company`s customers include major international
manufacturers representing most of the world`s best-known brands. Sensient is
headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

www.sensient-tech.com

Sensient Technologies Corporation
Dick Hobbs
(414) 347-3836

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