Church & Dwight Declares Dividend Increase

Church & Dwight Co., Inc., today reported that the Board of Directors declared a 16% increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $.06 per share to $.07, equivalent to an annual dividend of $.28 cents. This quarterly dividend will be payable September 1, 2006 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2006. It is the Company’s 422nd regular consecutive quarterly dividend. The Company previously increased its dividend in August 2004. James R. Craigie, Church & Dwight’s chief executive officer, said, “Today’s action is an indication of the Board of Directors’ confidence in the Company’s performance and financial strength.” The Company noted that it will release second quarter 2006 results on Tuesday, August 8. A conference call with the investment community is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (ET). To listen, please visit the Investor Relations Section of the Company’s website at www.churchdwight.com or dial in at 800-798-2796, access code: 29930507. A replay will be available two hours after the call. The replay number is 888-286-8010, access code: 39231034. In addition, the replay can be heard at www.churchdwight.com.