CHICAGO, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northern Trust Corporation, holding company of The Northern Trust Company, today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on its common stock ($1.66-2/3 par value). The dividend is payable on April 1, 2010, to stockholders of record on its transfer books at 5:00 p.m., Chicago time, on March 10, 2010.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has offices in 18 U.S. states and 16 international locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2009, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$3.7 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$627.2 billion. For 120 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit http://www.northerntrust.com/.

Northern Trust Corporation

CONTACT: Doug Holt, +1-312-557-1571, dh124@ntrs.com, or Investor
Relations, Bev Fleming, +1-312-444-7811, Beverly_Fleming@ntrs.com, both of
Northern Trust Corporation

Web Site: http://www.northerntrust.com/