Mueller Industries, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has authorized a special dividend on its common stock. The special dividend will consist of $3.00 in cash and $5.00 in principal amount of the company's 6% Subordinated Debentures due 2027 for each share of common stock. The authorization of the special dividend is subject to the qualification of the indenture under which the Debentures will be issued under the Trust Indenture Act. The company expects special dividend will be paid by mid-March, 2017.