MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2009-- The board of directors of Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today approved a cash dividend of $0.205 per share of the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Jan. 29, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 8, 2010.

About Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology – alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 24, 2009. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Medtronic does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Source: Medtronic, Inc.

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