The Board of Directors of AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE: ATR) today increased the quarterly cash dividend by 14% to $.25 per share. The payment date is February 20, 2013, to stockholders of record as of January 30, 2013. Steve Hagge, President and CEO commented, "Our strong financial condition allows us to return additional value to shareholders through an increased dividend while we are able to continue our share repurchase program. The balance sheet is in great shape and we remain well positioned to take advantage of strategic opportunities going forward."

AptarGroup, Inc. is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative dispensing systems for the beauty, personal care, home care, pharmaceutical, food, and beverage markets. AptarGroup is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.

AptarGroup, Inc.
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