NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2006--The Board of Directors of Applera Corporation today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 4.25 cents per share on Applera Corporation - Applied Biosystems Group Common Stock (NYSE:ABI). The dividend is payable on October 2, 2006 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2006.