Form: 8-K

Current report filing

January 22, 1999

8-K: Current report filing

Published on January 22, 1999




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) January 21, 1999
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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.)




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/ Kenneth R. Weisshaar
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Kenneth R. Weisshaar
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 22, 1999




INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99 Press Release issued on January 21, 1999