15 Jan 2010

The Board of Directors of MSA today declared a first quarter dividend of 24 cents per share on common stock
The Board of Directors of MSA  today declared a first quarter dividend of 24 cents per share on common stock, payable March 10, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2010.

The Board also declared a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred stock, payable March 1, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2010.