2013-02-14 22:16:59 -

MINNEAPOLIS - February 14, 2013 - The board of directors of Medtronic, Inc.
(NYSE:MDT) today approved a cash dividend of $0.26 per share of the Company's
common stock. The dividend is payable on April 26, 2013, to shareholders of
record at the close of business on April 5, 2013.

About Medtronic
Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global
leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending
life for millions of people around the world.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as
those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated
results. Medtronic does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.  

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Jeff Warren
Investor Relations
+1-763-505-2696




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