National Instruments Declares Quarterly Dividend

               National Instruments Declares Quarterly Dividend

PR Newswire

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2013

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Instruments (Nasdaq:
NATI) Board of Directors announced a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on
the company's common stock. This dividend is payable on March 11 to
stockholders of record on Feb. 19.

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and
scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery.
NI's graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated
software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system
needing measurement and control. The company's long-term vision and focus on
improving society through its technology supports the success of its
customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders. Readers can obtain
investment information from the company's investor relations department by
calling (512) 683-5090, emailing nati@ni.com or visiting www.ni.com/nati.
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Contact: Caitlin Gursslin
         Investor Relations
         (512) 683-8456

SOURCE National Instruments

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