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) MAY 25, 2004
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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 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 25, 2004, the Registrant issued the press release
that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated May 25, 2004.
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/ Dean J. Paranicas
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Dean J. Paranicas
Vice President, Corporate
Secretary and Public Policy
Date: May 25, 2004
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press release dated May 25, 2004.