Intertape Polymer Group Declares US$0.08 Dividend

MONTREAL, QUEBEC and SARASOTA, FLORIDA--(Marketwired - Feb. 7, 2014) - Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) ("Intertape" or the "Company") announces its Board of Directors declared a dividend of US$0.08 per common share payable on March 31, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business March 19, 2014. These dividends will be designated by the Company as "eligible dividends" as defined in Subsection 89(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).

About Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film-based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, specialized polyolefin films, woven fabrics and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota, Florida, the Company employs approximately 1,800 employees with operations in 16 locations, including 10 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe.

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