MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2009--
The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) today declared a
regular quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share on Bard's common stock.
The current indicated annual dividend rate is 68 cents per share. The
dividend is payable on November 6, 2009 to shareholders of record at the
close of business on October 26, 2009.
C. R. Bard, Inc. (www.crbard.com),
headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., is a leading multinational
developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative,
life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology,
oncology and surgical specialty products.
Source: C. R. Bard, Inc.
C. R. Bard, Inc.
Eric J. Shick, 908-277-8413
Vice
President, Investor Relations