EXHIBIT 32
Published on December 23, 2003
EXHIBIT 32
The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Becton, Dickinson and Company for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2003 (the 'Report') for the purpose of complying with Rule
13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act') and
Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
I, Edward J. Ludwig, the Chief Executive Officer of Becton, Dickinson and
Company, certify that:
1. such Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of
the Exchange Act; and
2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Date: December 23, 2003
/s/ EDWARD J. LUDWIG
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Edward J. Ludwig
Chief Executive Officer
The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Becton, Dickinson and Company for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2003 (the 'Report') for the purpose of complying with Rule
13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 'Exchange Act') and
Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
I, John R. Considine, the Chief Financial Officer of Becton, Dickinson and
Company, certify that:
1. such Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of
the Exchange Act; and
2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Date: December 23, 2003
/s/ JOHN R. CONSIDINE
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John R. Considine
Chief Financial Officer