8-K: Current report filing
Published on July 27, 1998
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) July 27, 1998
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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 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On July 21, 1998, the Registrant announced in a press release its
results for fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 1998, which
included, among other things, the previously announced effects of
restructuring, one-time and other changes. Attached hereto as
Exhibit 99, which is incorporated herein by reference, is
a copy of such press release.
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/ Bridget M. Healy
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Bridget M. Healy
Vice President and Secretary
Date: July 27, 1998
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99 Press Release issued on July 21, 1998