Applera Corporation Declares Dividend.

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NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004

The Board of Directors of Applera Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 4.25 cents per share on Applera Corporation - Applied Biosystems Group Common Stock (NYSE:ABI). The dividend is payable on July 1, 2004 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 1, 2004.