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) August 22, 2003
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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.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated August 22, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 22, 2003, the Registrant issued the press release that
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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/ Gary DeFazio
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Gary DeFazio
Assistant Secretary
Date: August 25, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press release dated August 22, 2003
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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