EX-32
Published on November 25, 2009
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, 2008 (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: November 25, 2009
/s/ Edward J. Ludwig |
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Chairman and 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, 2008 (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, David V. Elkins, 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: November 25, 2009
/s/ David V. Elkins |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |