Sara Lee Corp.'s (NYSE: SLE) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.115 per share on the company's common stock, payable on April 8, 2011. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2011. Sara Lee Corp. has paid quarterly dividends to its stockholders continuously for more than 65 years, and today's announcement represents the 260th consecutive quarterly dividend declared by the corporation.

About Sara Lee Corporation

Each and every day, Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE) delights millions of consumers and customers around the world. The company has one of the world's best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee and Senseo. Collectively, our brands generate nearly $11 billion in annual net sales. Sara Lee has approximately 33,000 employees in its continuing operations worldwide. Please visit www.saralee.com for the latest news and in-depth information about Sara Lee and its brands.

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