Thursday, July 19, 2012

Covidien Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend


DUBLIN - Thursday, July 19th 2012 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on August 16, 2012, to shareholders of record on July 30, 2012.

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 2011 revenue of $11.6 billion, Covidien has 41,000 employees worldwide in more than 65 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.

Contacts

Covidien plc

Eric Kraus, 508-261-8305

Senior Vice President

Corporate Communications

eric.kraus@covidien.com



Coleman Lannum, CFA, 508-452-4343

Vice President

Investor Relations

cole.lannum@covidien.com



Bruce Farmer, 508-452-4372

Vice President

Public Relations

bruce.farmer@covidien.com



Todd Carpenter, 508-452-4363

Director

Investor Relations

todd.carpenter@covidien.com

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