C.R. Bard Inc. (BCR) Raises Quarterly Dividend 8.3% to $0.26; 0.5% Yield

Bard Increases Quarterly Dividend

MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) today increased the quarterly dividend on Bard's common stock by 8 percent, to 26 cents per share. The dividend is payable on July 29, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 18, 2016. This will be the 45th consecutive calendar year in which Bard has increased its annual dividend payout to shareholders.

Bard Increases Quarterly Dividend

MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) today increased the quarterly dividend on Bard's common stock by 8 percent, to 26 cents per share. The dividend is payable on July 29, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 18, 2016. This will be the 45th consecutive calendar year in which Bard has increased its annual dividend payout to shareholders.

Bard Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) today authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the companys common stock. This is in addition to approximately $205 million remaining under the prior authorization announced in June 2015. Share repurchases will be made from time-to-time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.

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