BD Announces Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2010

- Reports earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.24, or $1.27 after excluding specified item

- Reaffirms guidance for full-year fiscal 2010 earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding specified items

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today reported quarterly revenues of $1.845 billion for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2010, representing an increase of 7.0 percent from the prior-year period, or 6.6  percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

"We are pleased with our second quarter results, which are in line with the Company's expectations," said Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  "Solid revenue growth in our Medical segment and a continued improvement in our Biosciences segment offset lower than expected growth in our Diagnostics segment.  Our strong overall operating performance for the first half of fiscal 2010 gives us the confidence to reaffirm our guidance for full-year adjusted earnings."

Second Quarter and Six-Month Fiscal 2010 Operating Results

Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the second quarter were $1.24 compared with $1.05 in the prior-year period.  Current quarter results included a non-cash charge of $8.9 million, or $0.04 per share from continuing operations related to healthcare reform impacting Medicare Part D reimbursements, and the prior-year period included a litigation charge of $45 million, or $0.11 per share.  Excluding these items, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 8.5 percent to $1.27, compared with $1.17 adjusted earnings per share in the prior-year period.  On a foreign currency-neutral basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the second quarter increased by 16.2 percent.

For the six-month period ending March 31, 2010, reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.53 compared with $2.30 in the prior-year period.  Excluding the aforementioned charges, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $2.57, an increase of 6.6 percent over adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $2.41 in the prior-year period.  On a foreign currency-neutral basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the six-month period increased 14.1 percent.

Segment Results

In the BD Medical segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $967 million, representing an increase of 9.7 percent compared with the prior-year period, or 7.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.  Revenues reflect strong sales of Diabetes Care and Pharmaceutical Systems products.  For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, BD Medical revenues increased 13.0 percent, or 10.2 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

In the BD Diagnostics segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $556 million, representing an increase of 3.0 percent compared with the prior-year period.  Segment revenues increased 2.7 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis, impacted by a reduction in lab testing and a decline in flu-related testing due to an exceptionally mild flu season.  These were offset by strong growth in cancer and STD product platforms.  For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, BD Diagnostics revenues increased 6.6 percent, or 5.4 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

In the BD Biosciences segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $322 million, representing an increase of 6.0 percent compared with the prior-year period.  Revenues increased 9.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis, driven by Cell Analysis and Discovery Labware growth in certain markets.  For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, BD Biosciences revenues increased by 3.0 percent, or 5.2 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

Geographic Results

Second quarter revenues in the U.S. were $810 million, representing an increase of 6.0 percent from the prior-year period.  Revenues outside of the U.S. were $1.035 billion, representing an increase of 7.7 percent compared with the prior-year period, or 7.0 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2010, revenues in the U.S. were $1.683 billion, representing an increase of 7.9 percent compared with the prior-year period.  Revenues outside of the U.S. were $2.078 billion, representing an increase of 10.4 percent compared with the prior-year period, or 7.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

Fiscal 2010 Outlook

We expect reported revenues for the full year fiscal 2010 to increase approximately 6 percent, or about 1 percent less than our previously communicated guidance due to currency fluctuations.  On a foreign currency-neutral basis, we expect revenues to increase approximately 6 percent, which is in line with our previously communicated guidance.

We also expect reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year fiscal 2010 to be $5.01 to $5.11.  Excluding the aforementioned charge of $0.04 related to healthcare reform impacting Medicare Part D reimbursements, we reaffirm our guidance that we expect diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year fiscal 2010 will increase approximately 2 to 4 percent to $5.05 to $5.15, or 8 to 10 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.  This is compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding the litigation charge of $0.11 and a tax benefit adjustment of $0.08, of $4.95 for fiscal year 2009.  Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for fiscal year 2009 were $4.92.

Conference Call Information

A conference call regarding BD's second quarter results and its expectations for the full fiscal year will be broadcast live on BD's website, www.bd.com/investors, along with related slides, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) Thursday, April 29, 2010.  The conference call will be available for replay on BD's website, www.bd.com/investors, or at 1-800-642-1687 (domestic) and 1-706-645-9291 (international) through the close of business on May 6, 2010, access code 67104728.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures.  Reconciliations of these and other non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial tables and the Form 8-K that BD filed today with the SEC.

About BD

BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents.  The Company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world.  BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines.  BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases.  Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 29,000 associates in more than 50 countries throughout the world.  The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public.  For more information, please visit www.bd.com.

This press release contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD's performance, including future revenues and earnings per share.  All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statement.  With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual results to vary materially from any forward-looking statement.  These factors include, but are not limited to:  the unknown consequences of the recently-enacted healthcare reform in the United States, including the impact of the reduction in Medicare and Medicaid payments to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and other customers, which could reduce demand for our products and increase downward pricing pressure; adverse changes in regional, national or foreign economic conditions, including any impact that may result from the current global economic downturn on our ability to access credit markets and finance our operations, the demand for our products and services, or our suppliers' ability to provide products needed for our operations; changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates; competitive factors; pricing and market share pressures; difficulties inherent in product development and delays in product introductions; increases in energy costs and their effect on, among other things, the cost of producing BD's products; fluctuations in costs and availability of raw materials and in BD's ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; uncertainties of litigation (as described in BD's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission); future healthcare reform, including changes in government pricing and reimbursement policies or other cost containment reforms; the effects of potential pandemic diseases; our ability to successfully integrate any businesses we acquire; and issuance of new or revised accounting standards, as well as other factors discussed in BD's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We do not intend to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof except as required by applicable laws or regulations.


BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share data)



                                           Three Months Ended March 31,

                                             2010         2009        % Change



REVENUES                                   $ 1,844,854  $ 1,724,967   7.0



Cost of products sold                        886,895      829,350     6.9

Selling and administrative                   426,346      436,359     (2.3)

Research and development                     101,118      98,588      2.6

TOTAL OPERATING COSTS

AND EXPENSES                                 1,414,359    1,364,297   3.7



OPERATING INCOME                             430,495      360,670     19.4



Interest income                              9,652        4,312       NM

Interest expense                             (12,913)     (7,495)     72.3

Other income (expense), net                  164          (5,701)     NM



INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE

INCOME TAXES                                 427,398      351,786     21.5



Income tax provision                         129,673      92,612      40.0



INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS            297,725      259,174     14.9



(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

NET OF INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION OF

$(54) AND $611, RESPECTIVELY                 (94)         2,115       NM



NET INCOME                                 $ 297,631    $ 261,289     13.9



EARNINGS PER SHARE



Basic:

Income from continuing operations          $ 1.27       $ 1.08        17.6

(Loss) income from discontinued operations $ -          $ 0.01        NM

Net income (1)                             $ 1.26       $ 1.09        15.6



Diluted:

Income from continuing operations          $ 1.24       $ 1.05        18.1

(Loss) income from discontinued operations $ -          $ 0.01        NM

Net income                                 $ 1.24       $ 1.06        17.0





AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING



Basic                                        235,325      240,239

Diluted                                      240,863      245,890



NM - Not Meaningful

(1) Total per share amounts may not add
due to rounding






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share data)



                                    Six Months Ended March 31,

                                      2010         2009        % Change



REVENUES                            $ 3,761,628  $ 3,442,886   9.3



Cost of products sold                 1,806,437    1,625,624   11.1

Selling and administrative            877,275      842,378     4.1

Research and development              201,402      195,902     2.8

TOTAL OPERATING COSTS

AND EXPENSES                          2,885,114    2,663,904   8.3



OPERATING INCOME                      876,514      778,982     12.5



Interest income                       18,441       5,963       NM

Interest expense                      (25,900)     (15,319)    69.1

Other (expense) income, net           (2,189)      3,710       NM



INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

BEFORE INCOME TAXES                   866,866      773,336     12.1



Income tax provision                  253,163      204,743     23.6



INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     613,703      568,593     7.9



INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

NET OF INCOME TAX PROVISION OF

$99 AND $1,465, RESPECTIVELY          304          4,764       NM



NET INCOME                          $ 614,007    $ 573,357     7.1



EARNINGS PER SHARE



Basic:

Income from continuing operations   $ 2.60       $ 2.36        10.2

Income from discontinued operations $ -          $ 0.02        NM

Net income                          $ 2.60       $ 2.38        9.2



Diluted:

Income from continuing operations   $ 2.53       $ 2.30        10.0

Income from discontinued operations $ -          $ 0.02        NM

Net income                          $ 2.53       $ 2.32        9.1





AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING



Basic                                 236,353      241,330

Diluted                               242,327      247,436



NM - Not Meaningful






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



               Three Months Ended March 31,

                 2010         2009        % Change



BD MEDICAL

United States  $ 400,241    $ 375,003     6.7

International    566,837      506,484     11.9

TOTAL          $ 967,078    $ 881,487     9.7



BD DIAGNOSTICS

United States  $ 292,841    $ 285,113     2.7

International    262,831      254,527     3.3

TOTAL          $ 555,672    $ 539,640     3.0



BD BIOSCIENCES

United States  $ 117,151    $ 104,039     12.6

International    204,953      199,801     2.6

TOTAL          $ 322,104    $ 303,840     6.0



TOTAL REVENUES

United States  $ 810,233    $ 764,155     6.0

International    1,034,621    960,812     7.7

TOTAL          $ 1,844,854  $ 1,724,967   7.0






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



               Six Months Ended March 31,

                 2010         2009        % Change



BD MEDICAL

United States  $ 852,627    $ 769,165     10.9

International    1,133,077    987,512     14.7

TOTAL          $ 1,985,704  $ 1,756,677   13.0



BD DIAGNOSTICS

United States  $ 603,045    $ 572,681     5.3

International    548,102      507,150     8.1

TOTAL          $ 1,151,147  $ 1,079,831   6.6



BD BIOSCIENCES

United States  $ 227,787    $ 217,790     4.6

International    396,990      388,588     2.2

TOTAL          $ 624,777    $ 606,378     3.0



TOTAL REVENUES

United States  $ 1,683,459  $ 1,559,636   7.9

International    2,078,169    1,883,250   10.4

TOTAL          $ 3,761,628  $ 3,442,886   9.3






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS

Three Months Ended March 31,

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



                         United States

                           2010       2009      % Change



BD MEDICAL

Medical Surgical Systems $ 248,601  $ 242,350   2.6

Diabetes Care              92,515     83,233    11.2

Pharmaceutical Systems     52,078     43,065    20.9

Ophthalmic Systems         7,047      6,355     10.9

TOTAL                    $ 400,241  $ 375,003   6.7



BD DIAGNOSTICS

Preanalytical Systems    $ 149,932  $ 147,436   1.7

Diagnostic Systems         142,909    137,677   3.8

TOTAL                    $ 292,841  $ 285,113   2.7



BD BIOSCIENCES

Cell Analysis            $ 78,183   $ 71,770    8.9

Discovery Labware          38,968     32,269    20.8

TOTAL                    $ 117,151  $ 104,039   12.6



TOTAL UNITED STATES      $ 810,233  $ 764,155   6.0






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS

Three Months Ended March 31, (continued)

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



                         International

                                                  % Change

                           2010         2009      Reported  FXN   FX Impact



BD MEDICAL

Medical Surgical Systems $ 257,488    $ 230,233   11.8      6.6   5.2

Diabetes Care              95,471       85,159    12.1      9.3   2.8

Pharmaceutical Systems     200,305      178,085   12.5      11.1  1.4

Ophthalmic Systems         13,573       13,007    4.4       5.9   (1.5)

TOTAL                    $ 566,837    $ 506,484   11.9      8.6   3.3



BD DIAGNOSTICS

Preanalytical Systems    $ 137,738    $ 131,029   5.1       3.1   2.0

Diagnostic Systems         125,093      123,498   1.3       2.4   (1.1)

TOTAL                    $ 262,831    $ 254,527   3.3       2.8   0.5



BD BIOSCIENCES

Cell Analysis            $ 164,292    $ 159,223   3.2       9.1   (5.9)

Discovery Labware          40,661       40,578    0.2       5.8   (5.6)

TOTAL                    $ 204,953    $ 199,801   2.6       8.4   (5.8)



TOTAL INTERNATIONAL      $ 1,034,621  $ 960,812   7.7       7.0   0.7






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS

Three Months Ended March 31, (continued)

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



                         Total

                                                    % Change

                           2010         2009        Reported  FXN   FX Impact



BD MEDICAL

Medical Surgical Systems $ 506,089    $ 472,583     7.1       4.6   2.5

Diabetes Care              187,986      168,392     11.6      10.2  1.4

Pharmaceutical Systems     252,383      221,150     14.1      13.0  1.1

Ophthalmic Systems         20,620       19,362      6.5       7.5   (1.0)

TOTAL                    $ 967,078    $ 881,487     9.7       7.8   1.9



BD DIAGNOSTICS

Preanalytical Systems    $ 287,670    $ 278,465     3.3       2.4   0.9

Diagnostic Systems         268,002      261,175     2.6       3.1   (0.5)

TOTAL                    $ 555,672    $ 539,640     3.0       2.7   0.3



BD BIOSCIENCES

Cell Analysis            $ 242,475    $ 230,993     5.0       9.0   (4.0)

Discovery Labware          79,629       72,847      9.3       12.4  (3.1)

TOTAL                    $ 322,104    $ 303,840     6.0       9.8   (3.8)



TOTAL REVENUES           $ 1,844,854  $ 1,724,967   7.0       6.6   0.4






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS

Six Months Ended March 31,

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



                         United States

                           2010         2009        % Change



BD MEDICAL

Medical Surgical Systems $ 535,136    $ 498,605     7.3

Diabetes Care              189,079      171,699     10.1

Pharmaceutical Systems     114,099      85,717      33.1

Ophthalmic Systems         14,313       13,144      8.9

TOTAL                    $ 852,627    $ 769,165     10.9



BD DIAGNOSTICS

Preanalytical Systems    $ 306,167    $ 296,666     3.2

Diagnostic Systems         296,878      276,015     7.6

TOTAL                    $ 603,045    $ 572,681     5.3



BD BIOSCIENCES

Cell Analysis            $ 155,787    $ 149,150     4.4

Discovery Labware          72,000       68,640      4.9

TOTAL                    $ 227,787    $ 217,790     4.6



TOTAL UNITED STATES      $ 1,683,459  $ 1,559,636   7.9






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS

Six Months Ended March 31, (continued)

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



                    International

                                               % Change

                      2010         2009        Reported  FX Neutral  FX Impact



BD MEDICAL

Medical Surgical
Systems             $ 530,976    $ 454,480     16.8      10.9        5.9

Diabetes Care         200,428      176,699     13.4      8.5         4.9

Pharmaceutical
Systems               374,258      330,214     13.3      9.3         4.0

Ophthalmic Systems    27,415       26,119      5.0       4.3         0.7

TOTAL               $ 1,133,077  $ 987,512     14.7      9.8         4.9



BD DIAGNOSTICS

Preanalytical
Systems             $ 281,670    $ 259,953     8.4       4.9         3.5

Diagnostic Systems    266,432      247,197     7.8       6.2         1.6

TOTAL               $ 548,102    $ 507,150     8.1       5.5         2.6



BD BIOSCIENCES

Cell Analysis       $ 318,025    $ 311,364     2.1       5.6         (3.5)

Discovery Labware     78,965       77,224      2.3       5.4         (3.1)

TOTAL               $ 396,990    $ 388,588     2.2       5.5         (3.3)



TOTAL INTERNATIONAL $ 2,078,169  $ 1,883,250   10.4      7.8         2.6






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS

Six Months Ended March 31, (continued)

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)



                   Total

                                              % Change

                     2010         2009        Reported  FX Neutral  FX Impact



BD MEDICAL

Medical Surgical
Systems            $ 1,066,112  $ 953,085     11.9      9.0         2.9

Diabetes Care        389,507      348,398     11.8      9.3         2.5

Pharmaceutical
Systems              488,357      415,931     17.4      14.2        3.2

Ophthalmic Systems   41,728       39,263      6.3       5.9         0.4

TOTAL              $ 1,985,704  $ 1,756,677   13.0      10.2        2.8



BD DIAGNOSTICS

Preanalytical
Systems            $ 587,837    $ 556,619     5.6       4.0         1.6

Diagnostic Systems   563,310      523,212     7.7       6.9         0.8

TOTAL              $ 1,151,147  $ 1,079,831   6.6       5.4         1.2



BD BIOSCIENCES

Cell Analysis      $ 473,812    $ 460,514     2.9       5.2         (2.3)

Discovery Labware    150,965      145,864     3.5       5.1         (1.6)

TOTAL              $ 624,777    $ 606,378     3.0       5.2         (2.2)



TOTAL REVENUES     $ 3,761,628  $ 3,442,886   9.3       7.8         1.5






BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION

SAFETY REVENUES

(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)





                      Three Months Ended March 31,

                                             % Change

                        2010       2009      Reported  FXN   FX Impact



TOTAL SAFETY REVENUES

United States         $ 268,773  $ 255,026   5.4       5.4   -

International           149,475    136,718   9.3       6.8   2.5

TOTAL                 $ 418,248  $ 391,744   6.8       5.9   0.9



BY SEGMENT

BD Medical            $ 200,355  $ 183,591   9.1       8.0   1.1

BD Diagnostics          217,893    208,153   4.7       4.0   0.7

TOTAL                 $ 418,248  $ 391,744   6.8       5.9   0.9











                      Six Months Ended March 31,

                                             % Change

                        2010       2009      Reported  FXN   FX Impact



TOTAL SAFETY REVENUES

United States         $ 567,031  $ 523,995   8.2       8.2   -

International           305,489    270,798   12.8      8.6   4.2

TOTAL                 $ 872,520  $ 794,793   9.8       8.4   1.4



BY SEGMENT

BD Medical            $ 428,857  $ 376,342   14.0      12.3  1.7

BD Diagnostics          443,663    418,451   6.0       4.8   1.2

TOTAL                 $ 872,520  $ 794,793   9.8       8.4   1.4






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