LEL Lilly(Eli)

Date: October 15, 2012                                                         

For Release: Immediately

Refer to: (317) 276-5795 Mark Taylor

                  Lilly Declares Fourth-Quarter 2012 Dividend                  

The board of directors of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today declared a dividend for the fourth quarter of 2012 of $0.49 a share on outstanding common stock.

The dividend is payable December 10, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 15, 2012.

Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides answers - through medicines and information - for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com. F-LLY

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