SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that on Jan. 17, 2012, its board of directors approved the initiation of quarterly cash dividends to its shareholders and declared the first cash dividend in the company’s history.

A quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share of common stock will be paid on April 25 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 3. The timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination and approval by Agilent’s board.

“The actions taken yesterday by our board of directors are a reflection of Agilent’s financial strength and continuing growth opportunities,” said Bill Sullivan, Agilent president and CEO. “We are very pleased to have initiated a quarterly cash dividend, which, combined with our ongoing stock repurchase program, underscores our commitment to enhance shareholder value and return.”

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world’s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life sciences, electronics and communications. The company’s 18,700 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $6.6 billion in fiscal 2011. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.