MEMO: SPARTECH CORP. DECLARES ITS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Spartech Corp. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 3 cents a share, payable Oct. 6, to common shareholders of record Sept. 20,

Spartech recently reported record third-quarter fiscal results of $90.9 million in sales and net earnings of $3.8 million and fully diluted earnings per share of 16 cents.

Spartech of St. Louis is an intermediate processor of thermoplastics that develop and convert resins into semifinished products for a variety of manufacturers. The company has 14 nationwide facilities, including two in Cape Girardeau -- Spartech Plastics, 2500 Spartech Drive, and Spartech Compounding on Nash Road.