MURRAY HILL, N.J., Apr 9, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) announced today the appointment of Scott T. Lowry to the position of Vice President and Treasurer effective immediately.

Lowry, 36, joined Bard in 1992 as a treasury analyst. He has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within the treasury organization, most recently as Assistant Treasurer. He has also worked in the treasury function at AT&T Corp. and Burson-Marsteller. Lowry received a bachelor's degree from Villanova University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University.

"Scott has a strong background in treasury and financial management. We are confident that he will continue to make valuable contributions to the organization and are pleased to have him as part of the management team," commented William H. Longfield, chairman and chief executive officer.

C. R. Bard, Inc., (www.crbard.com) headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey, is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of health care products in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, the accuracy of which is necessarily subject to risks and uncertainties. Please refer to our December 31, 2002 Form 10-K for a statement with regard to forward-looking statements, including disclosure of additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied.

C. R. Bard, Inc.
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