NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--The Board of Directors of Applera Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 4.25 cents per share on Applera Corporation - Applied Biosystems Group Common Stock (NYSE:ABI - News). The dividend is payable on July 3, 2006 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2006.