Tyco International Ltd. Announces Change in Reference U.S. Benchmark Treasury Security

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyco International Ltd. ("Tyco") (NYSE:TYC) today announced a change in the reference U.S. benchmark treasury security for its previously announced offer to purchase its 3.750% Notes due 2018. The reference U.S. benchmark treasury security will be the 0.750% U.S. treasury security due June 30, 2017 and not the 0.6250% U.S. treasury security due June 30, 2017, as previously announced.

About Tyco
Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) is a diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers around the world. Tyco is a leading provider of security products and services, fire protection and detection products and services, and industrial valves and controls. Tyco had 2011 revenue of approximately $17.4 billion and has more than 100,000 employees worldwide. More information on Tyco can be found at www.tyco.com.

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