Exhibit 99.1

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www.bd.com

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Patricia A. Spinella, Investor Relations – 201-847-5453
Colleen T. White, Corporate Communications – 201-847-5369

BD ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FOURTH FISCAL QUARTER AND FULL YEAR

Franklin Lakes, NJ (November 5, 2008) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today reported quarterly revenues of $1.836 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008, representing an increase of 11 percent over the prior year period. This quarter’s growth rate reflects the favorable impact on all segments from foreign currency translation, which overall is estimated to account for 5 percentage points of the increase in quarterly revenues.

For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, BD reported record revenues of $7.156 billion, representing an increase of 13 percent over the prior year, which reflects an overall estimated 6 percent favorable impact from foreign currency translation that affected all segments.

“We are pleased to report another strong year for BD, one in which we exceeded our strategic and financial goals despite a challenging business environment,” said Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “All segments contributed to our success and growth. Implementation of disciplined spending controls enabled us to expand our operating margins as we continued to make significant capital and R&D investments to support our innovation strategy.”

Fourth Quarter Earnings and Analysis of Full Fiscal Year 2008 and 2007 Earnings

Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.13 for the fourth quarter increased by 15 percent over reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of 98 cents for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2007.

For the twelve-month period ending September 30, 2008, reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $4.46. The following analysis (Table 1) of diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 identifies specified items that affect the comparability of results between periods. As illustrated, reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.46 for fiscal 2008 increased by 16 percent over diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, excluding specified items, of $3.84 for fiscal 2007.


(Table 1)   Twelve Months Ended September 30,
    FY2008   FY2007   % Change
 
Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations:   $ 4.46   $ 3.36   33%
 
Specified Items:                  
   In-Process Research and Development Charge     -     0.48 (1)    
 
Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations                  
Excluding Specified Items:   $ 4.46   $ 3.84   16%

(1) Represents the effect on diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of the in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) charges recorded in fiscal 2007 related to the Plasso and TriPath acquisitions.

Segment Results

In the BD Medical segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $953 million, representing an increase of 10 percent from the prior year period. Pharmaceutical Systems and Diabetes Care products led revenue growth in the segment. For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the BD Medical segment reported 11 percent revenue growth to $3.801 billion.

In the BD Diagnostics segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $553 million, representing an increase of 11 percent from the prior year’s quarter. Sales of safety-engineered devices, cancer diagnostics products and infectious disease testing systems contributed to revenue growth. For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the BD Diagnostics segment reported revenue growth of 13 percent to $2.160 billion.

In the BD Biosciences segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $329 million, representing an increase of 16 percent from the prior year’s quarter. Demand for clinical and research instruments and reagents were the primary growth drivers. For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, the BD Biosciences segment reported 16 percent revenue growth to $1.195 billion.

Geographic Results

Fourth quarter revenues in the U.S. were $813 million, representing an increase of 3 percent over the prior year period. Revenues outside the U.S. were $1.023 billion, representing an increase of 19 percent over the prior year period, with approximately 9 percentage points of the increase resulting from the favorable impact from foreign currency translation.

For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, revenues in the U.S. were $3.185 billion, representing an increase of 5 percent over the prior year period. Revenues outside of the U.S. were $3.971 billion, representing an increase of 19 percent over the prior year period, with approximately 11 percentage points of the increase resulting from the favorable impact from foreign currency translation.

Fiscal 2009 Outlook for Full Year

The Company estimates that reported revenues for the full fiscal year 2009 will increase approximately 1 to 2 percent. This performance reflects unfavorable foreign currency translation, based on current exchange rates, of an estimated 5 to 6 percentage points. The Company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the full fiscal year 2009 to increase approximately 8 to 10 percent over reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.46 for the fiscal year 2008.

 


This earnings estimate reflects anticipated operating margin improvement, which more than offsets the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

Conference Call Information

A conference call regarding BD’s fourth fiscal quarter and full year results and its expectations for fiscal year 2009 will be broadcast live on BD’s website, www.bd.com/investors, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The conference call will be available for replay through the close of business on November 12, 2008 on BD’s website, www.bd.com/investors, or at 1-800-642-1687 (domestic) and 1-706-645-9291 (international), access code 67742305.

This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these and other measures to the comparable GAAP measures is included in this release and in the attached financial tables.

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 28,000 people in approximately 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, including the section entitled “Fiscal 2009 Outlook for Full Year,” contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD’s performance, including future revenues, earnings per share and income, or events or developments that BD expects to occur or anticipates occurring in the future. 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, factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in regional, national or foreign economic conditions, including any impact that may result from the current downturn in the world financial markets and major economies on our ability to access credit markets and finance our operations or the demand for our products and services; changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates, particularly in light of increased volatility in 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); the effects of potential pandemic diseases; changes in healthcare or other governmental regulation, including changes in government pricing and reimbursement policies or other cost containment reforms; and issuance of new or revised accounting standards, as well as other factors discussed in this press release and 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 September 30,
 
     
2008
     
2007
    % Change  
 
REVENUES   $            1,835,631         $            1,651,101                          11.2  
 
Cost of products sold     891,546       807,377     10.4  
Selling and administrative     437,216       399,525     9.4  
Research and development     108,606       100,430     8.1  
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS                      
   AND EXPENSES     1,437,368       1,307,332     9.9  
 
OPERATING INCOME     398,263       343,769     15.9  
                       
Interest income     6,879       9,083     (24.3 )
Interest expense     (8,889 )     (10,268 )   (13.4 )
Other expense, net     (1,734 )     (4,334 )   NM  
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE                      
   INCOME TAXES     394,519       338,250     16.6  
 
Income tax provision     110,541       89,142     24.0  
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     283,978       249,108     14.0  
 
(LOSS)/INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS                      
 NET OF INCOME TAX (BENEFIT)/PROVISION OF                      
 $(1,103) AND $1,176, RESPECTIVELY     (1,804 )     10,704     NM  
 
NET INCOME   $ 282,174     $ 259,812     8.6  
                       
EARNINGS PER SHARE                      
 
Basic:                      
Income from continuing operations   $ 1.16     $ 1.02     13.7  
(Loss)/Income from discontinued operations   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.04     NM  
Net income (1)   $ 1.16     $ 1.07     8.4  
 
Diluted:                      
Income from continuing operations   $ 1.13     $ 0.98     15.3  
(Loss)/Income from discontinued operations   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.04     NM  
Net income (1)   $ 1.12     $ 1.03     8.7  
 
 
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                      
 
   Basic     243,863       243,841        
   Diluted     251,197       253,009        

NM - Not Meaningful

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

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

     
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 
     
2008
       
2007
    % Change  
 
REVENUES   $            7,155,910         $              6,359,708                         12.5  
 
Cost of products sold     3,492,561         3,071,921     13.7  
Selling and administrative     1,715,045         1,602,404     7.0  
Research and development     396,238         360,050     10.1  
Acquired in-process research and development     -         122,133     NM  
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS                        
   AND EXPENSES     5,603,844         5,156,508     8.7  
 
OPERATING INCOME     1,552,066         1,203,200     29.0  
 
Interest income     39,368         46,221     (14.8 )
Interest expense     (36,343 )       (46,420 )   (21.7 )
Other (expense)/income, net     (1,484 )       944     NM  
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE                        
   INCOME TAXES     1,553,607         1,203,945     29.0  
 
Income tax provision     425,689         347,778     22.4  
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     1,127,918         856,167     31.7  
 
(LOSS)/INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS                        
 NET OF INCOME TAX (BENEFIT)/PROVISION OF                        
 $(567) AND $15,242, RESPECTIVELY     (922 )       33,866     NM  
 
NET INCOME   $ 1,126,996     $   890,033     26.6  
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE                        
 
Basic:                        
Income from continuing operations   $ 4.62     $   3.50     32.0  
Income from discontinued operations   $
-
    $   0.14     NM  
Net income (1)   $ 4.61     $   3.63     27.0  
 
Diluted:                        
Income from continuing operations   $ 4.46     $   3.36     32.7  
Income from discontinued operations   $
-
    $   0.13     NM  
Net income   $ 4.46     $   3.49     27.8  
 
 
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                        
 
   Basic     244,323         244,929        
   Diluted     252,681         254,810        

NM - Not Meaningful

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

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

     
Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2007
 
      As      
TriPath
   
Plasso
   
Excluding
 
     
Reported
         
IPR&D (1)
       
IPR&D (1)
       
Items
 
 
Operating Income  
$
           1,203,200     $            114,739   $            7,394     1,325,333  
 as a % of revenues     18.9 %                 20.8 %
 
Income taxes     347,778      
-
   
-
    347,778  
 effective tax rate     28.9 %                 26.2 %
 
Income from continuing operations     856,167       114,739     7,394                978,300  
 as a % of revenues     13.5 %                 15.4 %
 
Diluted earnings per share                            
Income from continuing operations  
$
3.36     $ 0.45   $ 0.03  
$
3.84  

(1) Represents the acquired in-process research and development charges of $114,739 and $7,394 related to the TriPath and Plasso acquisitions, respectively.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
     
2008
   
2007
  % Change  
 
BD MEDICAL                  
 United States   $            394,634       $            392,166       0.6  
 International     558,437     476,128                   17.3   
TOTAL   $ 953,071   $ 868,294   9.8  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                  
 United States   $ 281,148   $ 272,743   3.1  
 International     271,918     225,206   20.7  
TOTAL   $ 553,066   $ 497,949   11.1  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                  
 United States   $ 136,749   $ 125,367   9.1  
 International     192,745     159,491   20.9  
TOTAL   $ 329,494   $ 284,858   15.7  
 
TOTAL REVENUES                  
 United States   $ 812,531   $ 790,276   2.8  
 International     1,023,100     860,825   18.9  
TOTAL   $ 1,835,631   $ 1,651,101   11.2  

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
     
2008
   
2007
  % Change  
 
BD MEDICAL                  
 United States   $            1,592,322       $            1,538,308       3.5  
 International     2,208,681     1,882,362                   17.3      
TOTAL   $ 3,801,003   $ 3,420,670   11.1  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                  
 United States   $ 1,121,843   $ 1,054,388   6.4  
 International     1,037,968     850,717   22.0  
TOTAL   $ 2,159,811   $ 1,905,105   13.4  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                  
 United States   $ 470,641   $ 440,309   6.9  
 International     724,455     593,624   22.0  
TOTAL   $ 1,195,096   $ 1,033,933   15.6  
 
TOTAL REVENUES                  
 United States   $ 3,184,806   $ 3,033,005   5.0  
 International     3,971,104     3,326,703   19.4  
TOTAL   $ 7,155,910   $ 6,359,708
 
12.5  

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
United States
     
2008
   
2007
  % Change  
 
BD MEDICAL                  
 Medical Surgical Systems   $            248,111       $            243,427       1.9  
 Diabetes Care     102,592     98,384   4.3  
 Pharmaceutical Systems     37,512     44,376                   (15.5 )
 Ophthalmic Systems     6,419     5,979   7.4  
TOTAL   $ 394,634   $ 392,166   0.6  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                  
 Preanalytical Systems   $ 145,987   $ 138,203   5.6  
 Diagnostic Systems     135,161     134,540   0.5  
TOTAL   $ 281,148   $ 272,743   3.1  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                  
 Cell Analysis (1)   $ 98,883   $ 85,133   16.2  
 Discovery Labware     37,866     40,234   (5.9 )
TOTAL   $ 136,749   $ 125,367   9.1  
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES   $ 812,531   $ 790,276   2.8  

(1) Cell Analysis consists of the Immunocytometry Systems and the Pharmingen units that were previously reported separately.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
International
                   
% Change
     
      2008    
2007
     
Reported
 
FX Neutral
 
FX Impact
 
 
BD MEDICAL                          
 Medical Surgical Systems   $            261,190       $            233,366  
                11.9
      4.6   7.3  
 Diabetes Care     95,921     82,851  
15.8
  6.6   9.2  
 Pharmaceutical Systems     188,773     149,023  
26.7
                  14.1                       12.6      
 Ophthalmic Systems     12,553     10,888  
15.3
  7.7   7.6  
TOTAL   $ 558,437   $ 476,128  
17.3
  8.0   9.3  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                          
 Preanalytical Systems   $ 141,119   $ 122,337  
15.4
  6.8   8.6  
 Diagnostic Systems     130,799     102,869  
27.2
  18.7   8.5  
TOTAL   $ 271,918   $ 225,206  
20.7
  12.2   8.5  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                          
 Cell Analysis (1)   $ 154,719   $ 126,515  
22.3
  14.7   7.6  
 Discovery Labware     38,026     32,976  
15.3
  6.8   8.5  
TOTAL   $ 192,745   $ 159,491  
20.9
  13.0   7.9  
 
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL   $ 1,023,100   $ 860,825  
18.9
  10.1   8.8  
                           

(1) Cell Analysis consists of the Immunocytometry Systems and the Pharmingen units that were previously reported separately.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Three Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
Total
                   
% Change
       
     
2008
   
2007
 
Reported
 
FX Neutral
       
FX Impact
     
 
BD MEDICAL                            
 Medical Surgical Systems   $            509,301       $            476,793       6.8   3.3    
3.5
 
 Diabetes Care     198,513     181,235   9.5   5.4    
4.1
 
 Pharmaceutical Systems     226,285     193,399                   17.0   7.3    
9.7
 
 Ophthalmic Systems     18,972     16,867   12.5   7.5    
5.0
 
TOTAL   $ 953,071   $ 868,294   9.8   4.7    
5.1
 
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                            
 Preanalytical Systems   $ 287,106   $ 260,540   10.2   6.2    
4.0
 
 Diagnostic Systems     265,960     237,409   12.0   8.4    
3.6
 
TOTAL   $ 553,066   $ 497,949   11.1   7.2    
3.9
 
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                            
 Cell Analysis (1)   $ 253,602   $ 211,648   19.8                   15.3    
4.5
 
 Discovery Labware     75,892     73,210   3.7   (0.2 )  
3.9
 
TOTAL   $ 329,494   $ 284,858   15.7   11.3    
4.4
 
 
TOTAL REVENUES   $ 1,835,631   $ 1,651,101   11.2   6.6    
4.6
 

(1) Cell Analysis consists of the Immunocytometry Systems and the Pharmingen units that were previously reported separately.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
United States
     
2008
   
2007
      % Change  
 
BD MEDICAL                  
 Medical Surgical Systems   $ 977,262       $ 954,971   2.3  
 Diabetes Care     400,663     378,639   5.8  
 Pharmaceutical Systems     189,394     180,337   5.0  
 Ophthalmic Systems     25,003     24,361   2.6  
TOTAL   $            1,592,322   $            1,538,308   3.5  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                  
 Preanalytical Systems   $ 574,378   $ 541,415   6.1  
 Diagnostic Systems     547,465     512,973   6.7  
TOTAL   $ 1,121,843   $ 1,054,388   6.4  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                  
 Cell Analysis (1)   $ 324,698   $ 290,370                   11.8  
 Discovery Labware     145,943     149,939   (2.7 )
TOTAL   $ 470,641   $ 440,309   6.9  
 
TOTAL UNITED STATES   $ 3,184,806   $ 3,033,005   5.0  

(1) Cell Analysis consists of the Immunocytometry Systems and the Pharmingen units that were previously reported separately.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Twelve Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
International
                   
% Change
     
      2008    
2007
 
Reported
 
FX Neutral
 
FX Impact
 
 
BD MEDICAL                                      
 Medical Surgical Systems   $            1,027,592       $ 909,109  
13.0
  4.0   9.0  
 Diabetes Care     374,657     317,342  
18.1
  7.0   11.1  
 Pharmaceutical Systems     752,742     611,563  
23.1
  9.7   13.4  
 Ophthalmic Systems     53,690     44,348  
21.1
                  10.7                   10.4      
TOTAL   $ 2,208,681   $            1,882,362  
                17.3
  6.5   10.8  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                          
 Preanalytical Systems   $ 549,150   $ 465,276  
18.0
  7.3   10.7  
 Diagnostic Systems     488,818     385,441  
26.8
  16.6   10.2  
TOTAL   $ 1,037,968   $ 850,717  
22.0
  11.5   10.5  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                          
 Cell Analysis (1)   $ 575,813   $ 465,661  
23.7
  13.5   10.2  
 Discovery Labware     148,642     127,963  
16.2
  5.8   10.4  
TOTAL   $ 724,455   $ 593,624  
22.0
  11.8   10.2  
 
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL   $ 3,971,104   $ 3,326,703  
19.4
  8.7   10.7  

(1) Cell Analysis consists of the Immunocytometry Systems and the Pharmingen units that were previously reported separately.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND UNITS
Twelve Months Ended September 30, (continued)
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

   
Total
                   
% Change
     
      2008    
2007
 
Reported
 
FX Neutral
 
FX Impact
     
 
BD MEDICAL                                  
 Medical Surgical Systems   $             2,004,854       $             1,864,080       7.6   3.1   4.5  
 Diabetes Care     775,320     695,981                   11.4   6.3   5.1  
 Pharmaceutical Systems     942,136     791,900   19.0   8.6                   10.4  
 Ophthalmic Systems     78,693     68,709   14.5   7.8   6.7  
TOTAL   $ 3,801,003   $ 3,420,670   11.1   5.1   6.0  
 
BD DIAGNOSTICS                          
 Preanalytical Systems   $ 1,123,528   $ 1,006,691   11.6   6.7   4.9  
 Diagnostic Systems     1,036,283     898,414   15.3                   11.0   4.3  
TOTAL   $ 2,159,811   $ 1,905,105   13.4   8.7   4.7  
 
BD BIOSCIENCES                          
 Cell Analysis (1)   $ 900,511   $ 756,031   19.1   12.8   6.3  
 Discovery Labware     294,585     277,902   6.0   1.2   4.8  
TOTAL   $ 1,195,096   $ 1,033,933   15.6   9.7   5.9  
 
TOTAL REVENUES   $ 7,155,910   $ 6,359,708   12.5   7.0   5.5  

(1) Cell Analysis consists of the Immunocytometry Systems and the Pharmingen units that were previously reported separately.

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