Helix Reports Quarterly Dividend

    Business Editors/Technology Editors

    MANSFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2005--Helix Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: HELX) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share. The dividend is payable on May 20, 2005, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2005.

    Helix Technology Corporation is a global leader in the development and application of innovative solutions in the field of vacuum technology. Our CTI-Cryogenics, Granville-Phillips and Polycold product offerings provide a broad range of components and subsystems that are key to the manufacture of semiconductors, flat panel displays and data storage devices. In addition, our highly regarded Global Support activity provides critical ongoing operational support services to semiconductor device producers throughout the world.

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CONTACT: Helix Technology Corporation Beverly L. Couturier, 508-337-5111

KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURING DIVIDEND SOURCE: Helix Technology Corporation

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