LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aceto Corporation (Nasdaq:ACET), a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of chemically derived pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular semi-annual dividend of $0.10 per common share which represents an approximate 4% dividend yield. The cash dividend will be distributed on January 15, 2010 to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2009.