BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sep 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share. This dividend is payable on October 18, 2010 to shareholders of record on October 4, 2010.

As of September 20, 2010, the company had 30,919,446 common shares outstanding.

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 more than $1.5 billion in fiscal 2009, 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 http://www.toro.com.

SOURCE: The Toro Company

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