Charlotte, NC-based Ruddick Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.09 per share.


Its board of directors declared that the dividend is to be paid on 1 July 2002, to shareholders of record on 7 June 2002.


Ruddick Corporation is a holding company which operates two subsidiaries: Harris Teeter, a regional chain of supermarkets in six southeastern states and American & Efird, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial sewing thread.