MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2012) - The Board of Directors of Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) is pleased to announce that a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share has been declared on the outstanding common shares of the Corporation, payable on December 20, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012. This dividend is designated to be an eligible dividend.

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Contact Information:

Mr. Eric Vachon

Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

STELLA-JONES INC.

(514) 940-3903

www.stella-jones.com