Lennox Elects Johns Manville Chairman to Serve on Board; Declares Dividend

July 24, 2000

DALLAS, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share of common stock payable on September 11, 2000 to stockholders of record as of August 31, 2000.

The board also elected Jerry Henry to serve as a director. Mr. Henry is chairman, president, and CEO of Johns Manville Corporation, a leading manufacturer of insulation and building products. Prior to his current position with Johns Manville, he had served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for DuPont.

Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in climate control solutions. Lennox operates in five key business segments: North American residential products, North American retail, worldwide commercial refrigeration, worldwide commercial air conditioning, and worldwide heat transfer. Lennox International stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LII." Additional information is available at: www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Bill Moltner, Director, Investor Relations, at 972-497-6670.
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