ATLANTA, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 9, 2012, at its regular quarterly meeting,
the Board of Directors of Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA;
CRDB) declared quarterly dividends of $0.03 per share on the Class A Common Stock and
$0.02 per share on the Class B Common
Stock, payable on May 30, 2012, to
shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 2012. The Company's two classes of
stock are substantially identical, except with respect to voting
rights and the Company's ability to pay greater cash dividends on
the Class A Common Stock than on the Class B Common Stock, subject
to certain limitations. In addition, with respect to mergers
or similar transactions, holders of Class A Common Stock must
receive the same type and amount of consideration as holders of
Class B Common Stock, unless approved by the holders of 75% of the
Class A Common Stock, voting as a class.
About Crawford
Based in Atlanta, Ga.,
Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's
largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the
risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured
entities, with an expansive global network serving clients in more
than 70 countries. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM)
offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process
outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines
including property and casualty claims management, workers
compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement
administration. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under
the symbols CRDA and CRDB.
SOURCE Crawford & Company