Hamilton, Bermuda
Covidien Ltd. (NYSE: COV; BSX: COV) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on February 11, 2008, to shareholders of record on January 25, 2008.
ABOUT COVIDIEN LTD.
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 five segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Products, Imaging Solutions, Medical Supplies and Retail Products. With 2007 revenue of $10 billion, Covidien has more than 43,000 employees worldwide in 57 countries, and its products are sold in over 130 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
Source: Business Wire (Business Wire India)