The Toro Company Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend

The Toro Company Increases Regular Quarterly Dividend

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share, an increase from its previous quarterly dividend rate of $0.20 per share. This dividend is payable on January 9, 2012 to shareholders of record on December 16, 2011.

About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of turf and landscape maintenance equipment, and precision irrigation systems. With sales of nearly $1.7 billion in fiscal 2010, Toro’s global presence extends to more than 80 countries through its reputation of world-class service, innovation and turf expertise. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, and agricultural fields. More information is available at www.toro.com.

The Toro Company
Investor Relations:
Kurt Svendsen, 952-887-8630
Managing Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
invest@toro.com
or
Media Relations:
Branden Happel, 952-887-8930
Manager, Public Relations
pr@toro.com