PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Oct 03, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Tyco Electronics Ltd.
(NYSE: TEL; BSX: TEL) today announced that its Board of Directors has set Jan.
5, 2009 as the record date for its 2009 annual general meeting of shareholders
to be held at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight
Time) on March 10, 2009 at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, 76 Pitts Bay
Road, Pembroke, Bermuda.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered
electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems
and wireless systems, with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion to customers in more
than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers
in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to
telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 7,000
engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service
capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More
information on Tyco Electronics can be found at
http://www.tycoelectronics.com.

SOURCE Tyco Electronics Ltd.

http://www.tycoelectronics.com

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