8-K: Current report filing
Published on September 30, 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) September 23, 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.)
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: September 30, 1999
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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 September 23, 1999, among
the Registrant and Goldman, Sachs & Co., Salomon Smith
Barney Inc., Chase Securities Inc. and Banc One Capital
Markets, Inc.
1(b) Pricing Agreement, dated September 23, 1999, among the
Registrant and Goldman, Sachs & Co., Salomon Smith Barney
Inc., Chase Securities Inc. and Banc One Capital Markets,
Inc.
4(d) Form of Definitive Global 7.15% Note due October 1,
2009.
12 Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.