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) April 21, 1999 -------------- BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 001-4802 22-0760120 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer Iden- diction of incorporation) File Number) tification Number) 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-1880 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 847-6800 -------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former addresses if changed since last report.) Item 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ On April 21, 1999, the Registrant announced in a press release its results for the second quarter ended March 31, 1999. 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 ---------------------------- Bridget M. Healy Vice President and Secretary Date: April 21, 1999 - 2 - INDEX TO EXHIBITS ----------------- Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits ------ ----------------------- 99 Press Release issued on April 21, 1999