MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2005--C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE-BCR) today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Timothy M. Ring, will present on Wednesday, March 16th, at the SG Cowen & Co. 25th Annual Health Care Conference to be held in Boston, Massachusetts. The presentation may include forward-looking information about Bard's products and financial outlook, among other topics.

Investors may access a live webcast of this presentation on Bard's website at http://investorrelations.crbard.com, scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 at 8:50 a.m. EST. The webcast will also be available for replay.

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.

CONTACT: C. R. Bard, Inc.
Investor Relations:
Eric J. Shick, 908-277-8413
Government & Public Relations:
Holly P. Glass, 703-754-2848

SOURCE: C. R. Bard, Inc.