Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On June 19, 2009, Del Monte Foods Company announced via press release the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of Company common stock, payable on August 6, 2009 to stockholders of record as of the close of business, Eastern Standard Time, on July 23, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits The information contained in this Item 9.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Description

99.1 Del Monte Foods Company Press Release dated June 19, 2009

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