8-K: Current report filing
Published on May 16, 2002
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) May 16, 2002
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 001-4802 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 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
The following statement is being furnished by the Company under the
provisions of Regulation FD:
On May 15, 2002, Deborah J. Neff, President BD Biosciences of Becton,
Dickinson and Company ("BD") exercised options to purchase 7,600 shares
of BD. These options were scheduled to expire on May 17, 2002. Ms. Neff
sold 3,900 shares of BD on May 15 to cover costs and tax obligations
related to the stock option exercise.
As a result of these transactions, Ms. Neff's direct ownership of
shares of BD increased by 2,700 shares to 7,205 shares. Ms. Neff also
has ownership interests in 3,091 shares in BD's Share Incentive Plan
and 1,959 shares in BD's Deferred Compensation Plan.
These transactions were reported on Forms 4 and Forms 144 dated May 15,
2002.
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/ Kathleen M. Gibson
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Kathleen M. Gibson
Assistant Secretary
Date: May 16, 2002
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