MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE-BCR) at its October 10th meeting authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the company’s common stock. This action follows the nearly completed buyback of $500 million of the company’s stock, authorized by the Board in December 2005. Share repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.
