Aug. 28, 2006 — The Worthington Industries Board of Directors of has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share.

This marks the 155th consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a public company in 1968. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2006, to shareholders of record September 15, 2006.

Worthington Industries, Inc. is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $3 billion. The Columbus, Ohio, based company is a premier North American value-added steel processor and a leader in manufactured metal products such as metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems, pressure cylinders, automotive past model service stamping and laser welded blanks. The company employs more than 8,000 people and operates 61 facilities in 10 countries. Worthington Industries is listed as one of America's Most Admired Companies and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune magazine.

Founded in 1955, the company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule, with earning money for its shareholders as the first corporate goal. This philosophy, an unwavering commitment to the customer, and one of the strongest employee/employer partnerships in American industry serve as the company's foundation.