8-K: Current report filing
Published on August 4, 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 29, 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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The Registrant is filing herewith the exhibits referenced in the
Index of Exhibits annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
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: August 3, 1998
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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1(a) Underwriting Agreement, dated July 29, 1998, among the
Registrant and Goldman, Sachs & Co., Chase Securities
Inc. and Citicorp Securities, Inc.
1(b) Pricing Agreement, dated July 29, 1998, among the
Registrant and Goldman, Sachs & Co., Chase Securities
Inc. and Citicorp Securities, Inc.
4(d) Form of Definitive Global 6.70% Debenture due
August 1, 2028.