Investor FAQ

1.	When did Covidien begin trading as a public company?
2.	Where are Covidien’s ordinary shares traded?
3.	Who do I contact to request information on my account or change my account information?
4.	Can I buy stock directly from Covidien?
5.	When is your next earnings release?
6.	Does Covidien pay dividends?
7.	How do I obtain a copy of your Financial Reports and/or Press Releases?
8.	What is Covidien's CUSIP?
9.	When does Covidien’s fiscal year end?
10.	How can I contact Covidien Investor Relations?
11.	Who are Covidien’s independent auditors?
12.	Where can I find tax information related to the spin-off from Tyco International?
13.	Where can I find revised financial information for 2006 and 2007?
14.	Where can I find additional information on the Company’s Irish reorganization?
15.	Where can I get more information on the reporting changes announced on September 3, 2009?
16.	Where do I find information on the Irish Dividend Withholding Tax?
17.	Where can I find information for 2008 and 2009 quarterly geographic and product line data?
18.	Where can I find restated financial information, excluding specialty chemicals?
19.	Where can I find fiscal 2009 and 2010 quarterly segment operating income as disclosed on January 31, 2011?
20.	Where can I find the Notice of Redemption Price for 5.450% notes due 2012?

1.	When did Covidien begin trading as a public company?
	Covidien split from Tyco International on June 29, 2007 and began trading as a public company on July 2, 2007.

2.	Where are Covidien’s ordinary shares traded?
	Covidien’s ordinary shares are listed as COV on the New York Stock Exchange.

3.	Who do I contact to request information on my account or change my account information?
	Questions regarding stock holdings, certificate replacement/transfer, dividends and address changes should be directed to our Transfer Agent, Computershare Shareowner Services LLC, 480 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07310. Phone: 1-866-210-6572 Outside the US: 201-680-6578 Website: http://www.computershare.com

4.	Can I buy stock directly from Covidien?
	No, Covidien does not have a stock purchase program.

5.	When is your next earnings release?
	Please see our Events Calendar for a listing of upcoming earnings announcements and other key events.

6.	Does Covidien pay dividends?
	Covidien’s quarterly cash dividend to shareholders is $0.26 cents per ordinary share.

7.	How do I obtain a copy of your Financial Reports and/or Press Releases?
	See the Annual Reports & SEC Filings and Press sections of our Web site.

8.	What is Covidien's CUSIP?
	The CUSIP for Covidien plc is G2554F113

9.	When does Covidien’s fiscal year end?
	Covidien’s fiscal year ends on the last Friday in September.

10.	How can I contact Covidien Investor Relations?
	You can contact Covidien Investor Relations via email by clicking here. In addition, you can reach Investor Relations by calling 508-452-4650 or via email at investor.relations@covidien.com.

11.	Who are Covidien’s independent auditors?
	Deloitte & Touche LLP are Covidien’s independent auditors.

12.	Where can I find tax information related to the spin-off from Tyco International?
	Click here for tax information related to the spin-off from Tyco International

13.	Where can I find revised financial information for 2006 and 2007?
	Click here for revised financial information for 2006 and 2007.

14.	Where can I find additional information on the Company’s Irish reorganization?
	Please see the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 24, 2009 which is available on the SEC Filings section of this site.

15.	Where can I get more information on the reporting changes announced on September 3, 2009?
	Please click here for information on the reporting changes

16.	Where do I find information on the Irish Dividend Withholding Tax?
	Please click here for information on the Irish Dividend Withholding Tax.

17.	Where can I find information for 2008 and 2009 quarterly geographic and product line data?
	For 2008 and 2009 quarterly geographic and product line data, click here.

18.	Where can I find restated financial information, excluding specialty chemicals?
	For fiscal 2008 and 2009 quarterly and annual data, click here.

19.	Where can I find fiscal 2009 and 2010 quarterly segment operating income as disclosed on January 31, 2011?
	Click here for that information.

20.	Where can I find the Notice of Redemption Price for 5.450% notes due 2012?
	The notice can be found here

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