Covance Board Authorizes $250 Million Buyback

Covance Inc. CVD said today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of its outstanding common stock. This authorization is in addition to the approximately 800,000 shares remaining under the repurchase authorization announced in 2007 and currently represents nearly ten percent of the Company's common stock. Any purchases under this buyback would be dependent upon business and market conditions and other factors. The stock purchases may be made from time to time and may be made through a variety of methods including open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, and 10b5-1 plans.