MURRAY HILL, N.J., Jun 13, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) today increased the quarterly dividend to 15 cents per share on Bard's common stock, a 7 percent increase. The dividend is payable on August 3, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 23, 2007. This will be the 36th consecutive calendar year in which Bard has increased its annual dividend payout to shareholders.

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