Covidien Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

DUBLIN, Thursday, July 22nd 2010 [ME NewsWire]:

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on August 20, 2010, to shareholders of record on August 2, 2010.


ABOUT COVIDIEN


Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2009 revenue of $10.7 billion, Covidien has 42,000 employees worldwide in more than 60 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.


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508-452-4343
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Director
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