Form: 8-K

Current report filing

January 12, 1995

8-K: Current report filing

Published on January 12, 1995





SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 10, 1995
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


New Jersey 1-4802 22-0760120
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(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer Iden-
diction of incorporation) File Number) tification Number)


1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-1880
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 847-6800
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N/A
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(Former name or former addresses if changed since last report.)



Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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The Registrant is filing herewith the exhibits referenced in the Index
of Exhibits annexed hereto and made a part hereof.


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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
(Registrant)



By: /s/ Raymond P. Ohlmuller
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Raymond P. Ohlmuller
Vice President and Secretary


Date: January 12, 1995

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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4(c) Form of Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
January 10, 1995, between the Registrant and
Chemical Bank (as successor by merger to Manufacturers
Hanover Trust Company), as Trustee.

12 Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges


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