MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2007--The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE-BCR) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share on Bard's common stock. The current indicated annual dividend rate is 56 cents per share. The dividend is payable on May 11, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2007.

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.
Eric J. Shick
Vice President, Investor Relations
908-277-8413

SOURCE: C. R. Bard, Inc.