Feb 21, 2006
Guidant Announces First Quarter Dividend

Indianapolis, Ind. - Guidant Corporation (NYSE: GDT) today announced that the company''s board of directors declared a first quarter dividend of $0.10 per share on outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable March 15, 2006, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2006.

Guidant Corporation pioneers lifesaving technology, giving an opportunity for a better life today to millions of cardiac and vascular patients worldwide. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad array of products and services that enable less invasive care for some of life''s most threatening medical conditions. For more information, visit www.guidant.com.