HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2005--The Board of Directors of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE:CBE) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.37 on each share of the Company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable January 3, 2006, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2005.

Cooper Industries, Ltd., with 2004 revenues of $4.5 billion, is a global manufacturer of electrical products and tools and hardware. Incorporated in Bermuda, the Company's administrative headquarters are in Houston, Texas. Cooper has approximately 29,000 employees serving more than 90 locations around the world, and sells products to customers in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit the Company's Internet site, www.cooperindustries.com.

    CONTACT: Cooper Industries, Ltd., Houston
             John Breed, 713-209-8835

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