Lilly Declares Third-Quarter 2010 Dividend

INDIANAPOLIS, June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today declared a dividend for the third quarter of 2010 of $0.49 a share on outstanding common stock.  

The dividend is payable September 10, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 13, 2010.

About Eli Lilly and Company

Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers – through medicines and information – for some of the world's most urgent medical needs.  Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com.  F-LLY

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