Beckman Coulter, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend Payout of $0.16 Per Share

FULLERTON, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beckman Coulter, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend payout of sixteen cents ($0.16) per share of outstanding common stock, payable on May 25, 2007 to all stockholders of record on May 11, 2007. This payout represents the 72nd consecutive, quarterly payout of dividends.

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Beckman Coulter, Inc., based in Fullerton, California, develops manufactures, and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical tests. More than 200,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in laboratories around the world supplying critical information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care. Recurring revenue, consisting of supplies, test kits, service, and operating-type lease payments, represent more than 75 percent of the company’s 2006 annual revenue of $2.53 billion. For more information, visit www.beckmancoulter.com.

Contact: Robert Raynor (714) 773-7620 Director, Investor Relations

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CONTACT: Robert Raynor, Director, Investor Relations, Beckman Coulter,Inc., +1-714-773-7620

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