PEMBROKE, Bermuda, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Tyco Electronics Ltd. (NYSE: TEL; BSX: TEL) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on May 5, 2009, to shareholders of record as of April 14, 2009.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems, with 2008 sales of $14.8 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With nearly 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

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