8-K: Current report filing
Published on July 5, 2001
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 22, 2001
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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 7. Exhibits
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The Registrant is filing herewith a copy of its By-laws as Amended
and Restated May 22, 2001 which incorporates a minor revision to
the Audit Committee Charter.
INDEX TO EXHIBIT
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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3(ii) By-Laws as Amended and Restated May 22, 2001.
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: July 5, 2001