DIEBOLD DECLARES FIRST QUARTER CASH DIVIDEND

NORTH CANTON, Ohio - The board of directors of Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) today declared a first-quarter cash dividend of 28.75 cents per share on all common shares.  The dividend is payable on Friday, Mar. 18 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, Feb. 26.  

About Diebold
Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) provides the technology, software and services that connect people around the world with their money - bridging the physical and digital worlds of cash conveniently, securely and efficiently.  Since its founding in 1859, Diebold has evolved to become a leading provider of exceptional self-service innovation, security and services to financial, commercial, retail and other markets. 
Diebold has approximately 15,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered near Canton, Ohio, USA. Visit Diebold at www.diebold.com or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/DieboldInc.

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Source: Diebold via Globenewswire

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