AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Instruments Board of Directors approved a 40 percent increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.14 per share on the company's common stock payable on March 5 to shareholders of record on Feb. 13. This increase in the dividend reflects the progress NI has made since the 2009 recession in strengthening its business model and investing in growth.

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