BECTON DICKINSON & CO
10-Q, 1996-02-12
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                                   FORM 10-Q

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


(Mark One)

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended                  December 31, 1995
                               ------------------------------------------------

                                       OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________________________to__________________

Commission file number  1-4802
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                         Becton, Dickinson and Company
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
         New Jersey                                      22-0760120
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(State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

            1 Becton Drive  Franklin Lakes, New Jersey   07417-1880
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                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                  (Zip Code)

                                  (201) 847-6800
               ------------------------------------------------
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 
                                      N/A
               ------------------------------------------------
             (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X .  No ___.
                                               ---          

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

     Class of Common Stock          Shares Outstanding as of January 31, 1996
     ---------------------          -----------------------------------------

Common stock, par value $1.00                      64,004,929
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                        PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                        ------------------------------


Item 1.  Financial Statements.
         ---------------------
 
         Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1995 and
         September 30, 1995
 
         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended
         December 31, 1995 and 1994

         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months
         ended December 31, 1995 and 1994

         Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements



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                         ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                         BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             Thousands of Dollars

<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 
                                                       December 31,        September 30,
Assets                                                    1995                1995
- ------                                                 ------------        -------------
                                                       (Unaudited)
<S>                                                   <C>                 <C> 
Current Assets:                                    
   Cash and equivalents                               $  199,205          $  198,506
   Short-term investments                                 33,587              41,495
   Trade receivables, net                                527,378             573,093
   Inventories (Note 2):                                                      
      Materials                                           90,510              87,116
      Work in process                                     65,365              71,316
      Finished products                                  254,536             250,203
                                                      ----------          ----------  
                                                         410,411             408,635
   Prepaid expenses, deferred taxes and other            113,764             105,789
                                                      ----------          ----------  
      Total Current Assets                             1,284,345           1,327,518
                                                   
Investments in Marketable Securities                      44,400              44,400
                                                   
Property, plant and equipment                          2,436,746           2,423,080
  Less allowances for depreciation and amortization    1,169,165           1,142,049
                                                      ----------          ----------  
                                                       1,267,581           1,281,031
Intangibles, Net                                   
   Patents and other                                      85,002              84,403
   Goodwill                                              102,982              97,098
                                                   
Other                                                    156,349             165,055
                                                      ----------          ----------  
      Total Assets                                    $2,940,659          $2,999,505
                                                      ==========          ==========
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity               
- ------------------------------------               
Current Liabilities:                               
   Short-term debt                                    $  222,155          $  205,799
   Payables and accrued expenses                         485,110             514,236
                                                      ----------          ----------  
      Total Current Liabilities                          707,265             720,035
                                                   
Long-Term Debt                                           556,310             557,594
                                                   
Long-Term Employee Benefit Obligations                   297,616             289,711
                                                   
Deferred Income Taxes and Other                           35,195              33,780
                                                   
Commitments and Contingencies                                  -                   -
                                                   
Shareholders' Equity:                                                         
   Preferred stock                                        54,269              54,713
   Common stock                                           85,349              85,349
   Capital in excess of par value                        120,739             118,201
   Cumulative currency translation adjustments            (2,254)              6,767
   Retained earnings                                   1,976,254           1,946,636
   Unearned ESOP compensation                            (36,818)            (36,941)
   Shares in treasury - at cost                         (853,266)           (776,340)
                                                      ----------          ----------  
      Total Shareholders' Equity                       1,344,273           1,398,385
                                                      ----------          ----------  
      Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity      $2,940,659          $2,999,505
                                                      ==========          ========== 
</TABLE> 

           See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                         BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                  Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Data
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 
                                                                           Three Months Ended 
                                                                              December 31,
                                                                           ------------------
                                                                         1995               1994
                                                                         ----               ----
<S>                                                                  <C>                <C> 
REVENUES                                                             $  639,935         $  593,476
                                                               
Cost of products sold                                                   348,746            327,065
Selling and administrative                                              181,909            171,606
Research and development                                                 37,334             35,223
                                                                     ----------         ----------
TOTAL OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES                                      567,989            533,894
                                                                     ----------         ----------
OPERATING INCOME                                                         71,946             59,582
                                                               
Interest expense, net                                                    (9,287)           (10,554)
Other expense, net                                                         (823)            (1,382)
                                                                     ----------         ----------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                                               61,836             47,646
                                                               
Income tax provision                                                     17,314             14,102
                                                                     ----------         ----------
NET INCOME                                                           $   44,522         $   33,544
                                                                     ==========         ==========
                                                               
                                                               
                                                               
                                                               
EARNINGS PER SHARE                                                   $      .65         $      .46
                                                                     ==========         ==========
                                                               
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE                                                  $      .23         $     .205
                                                                     ==========         ==========
Average common and common                                      
    equivalent shares outstanding                                        67,343             70,411
                                                                     ==========         ==========

</TABLE> 
           See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements


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                         BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             Thousands of Dollars
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 
                                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                                       December 31,
                                                                    ------------------
                                                                1995                 1994
                                                                ----                 ----
<S>                                                        <C>                    <C> 
Operating Activities:

  Net income                                               $   44,522             $   33,544
  Adjustments to net income to derive net cash                               
    provided by operating activities:                                        
      Depreciation and amortization                            51,035                 50,270
      Change in working capital                               (14,695)                20,470
      Other, net                                                7,981                  1,231
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
      Net cash provided by operating activities                88,843                105,515
                                                           ----------             ----------
Investing Activities:                                                        
                                                                             
  Capital expenditures                                        (30,643)               (22,938)
  Acquisitions of businesses                                  (10,418)                     -
  Change in investments, net                                    7,891                 21,174
  Other, net                                                    5,379                  4,926
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
                                                                             
      Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities    (27,791)                 3,162
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
Financing Activities:                                                        
                                                                             
  Change in short-term debt                                    17,717                 66,199
  Payments of long-term debt                                   (1,604)                (1,626)
  Issuance of common stock                                      5,020                  2,623
  Repurchase of common stock                                  (79,852)              (150,147)
  Dividends paid                                                 (881)                  (915)
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
      Net cash used for financing activities                  (59,600)               (83,866)
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents          (753)                  (687)
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
      Net increase in cash and equivalents                        699                 24,124
                                                                             
Opening Cash and Equivalents                                  198,506                 94,913
                                                           ----------             ---------- 
Closing Cash and Equivalents                               $  199,205             $  119,037
                                                           ==========             ==========
</TABLE>    
           
           
            
            
            
           
            
           
           
           
            
            
            
            
           
           See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
            
           
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                         BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               DECEMBER 31, 1995

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
- ------------------------------

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, in the opinion of
the management of the Company, include all adjustments, which are of a normal
recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and
the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  However,
the financial statements do not include all information and footnotes required
for a presentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included or
incorporated by reference in the Company's 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The
results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
the results of operations to be expected for the full year.

Note 2 - Inventory Valuation
- ----------------------------

An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the
end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time.
Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management's estimates of
expected year-end inventory levels and costs.





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ITEM 2.                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
                  ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                                OF OPERATIONS.
                  -------------------------------------------
                                        

Results of Operations
- ---------------------

First quarter reported revenues of $640 million exceeded the prior year's
revenues by 8%.  The favorable effect of a weaker dollar versus the prior year
added an estimated $9 million to revenues, or 1.5 percentage points.  Reported
revenue growth was unfavorably impacted by the decrease in revenues as a result
of the divestiture of the glove business last year.  This reduction was offset
by the estimated increase in sales in the first quarter due to the reduction in
promotional activity at the end of the prior fiscal year.  Medical Supplies and
Devices segment revenues of $347 million increased 8%, or 7%  after excluding
the estimated favorable effect of foreign currency translation.  Diagnostic
Systems segment revenues of $293 million increased 7%, or 6% after excluding the
estimated impact of foreign currency translation.

Domestic Medical segment revenues of $174 million increased 5%.  Domestic
Medical segment revenues were unfavorably impacted by the absence of sales due
to the divestiture of the gloves business.  This impact was offset by the
increase in sales in the quarter which resulted from the reduction in
promotional activity in the fourth quarter of last year.  International Medical
segment revenues of $173 million increased 12%, or 8% after excluding the
estimated favorable impact of foreign currency translation.  Good growth rates
were experienced worldwide by both the injection systems and infusion therapy
businesses which continue to benefit from the conversion to safety products.

Domestic Diagnostic segment revenues of $153 million increased 2%.  Diagnostic
segment revenue growth continues to be unfavorably impacted by cost containment
initiatives in the marketplace.  The Company is responding to these trends by
continuing the effort to develop innovative and cost effective products.
International Diagnostic segment revenues of $140 million increased 14%, or 11%
after excluding the estimated favorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Strong sales growth continued in the sample collection and flow cytometry
products lines in Europe, Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.  This strength was
partially offset by unfavorable trends related to cost containment initiatives
in the infectious disease diagnostics business.

The gross profit margin of 45.5% was over one-half of a percentage point higher
than last year's first quarter rate of 44.9%.  The improvement reflects
productivity improvements and a more profitable mix of products sold as well as
favorable foreign currency translation.  Selling and administrative expense of
$182 million was 28.4% of revenues.  This ratio is an improvement of one-half of
a percentage point over last year's ratio of 28.9%, despite the increase in some
targeted investments in sales and marketing for critical strategic initiatives
and international expansion.  Investment of $37 million in research and
development increased 6% over last year's first quarter expenditures, reflecting
the funding of strategic choices made last year.

Operating income of $72 million increased 21% from last year's first quarter
amount of $60 million.  The improvement in the operating margin from 10.0% to
11.2% primarily reflects the improved gross profit margin and improved expense
ratios.



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Net interest expense of $9 million was $1 million lower than last year's first
quarter amount, reflecting the Company's strong cash flow and reduced working
capital requirements.  Other expense, net was $1 million which was approximately
the same as last year's first quarter amount.  The first quarter income tax rate
was 28.0%, compared with last year's first quarter rate of 29.6%, reflecting the
forecasted mix in income among tax jurisdictions.

Net income was $45 million compared with $34 million last year, an increase of
33%.  Earnings per share of $.65 increased 41% over last year's $.46, or
approximately 33% after excluding the estimated $.04 favorable effect of foreign
currency translation.  Strong growth in operating income as well as the
Company's continuation of the share repurchase program contributed to this
favorable earnings per share growth.

Financial Condition
- -------------------

During the first quarter of 1996, cash provided by operations was $89 million,
compared with $106 million during the first quarter of last year.  In the first
quarter of 1996, net working capital decreased $30 million reflecting the
emphasis on asset management.  Total debt increased $15 million during the first
quarter of 1996.  The percentage of debt to capitalization (wherein
capitalization is defined as the sum of shareholders' equity, net non-current
deferred income tax liabilities, and debt) was 36.5%, significantly lower than
40.4% a year ago.

Capital expenditures for the quarter were $31 million compared with $23 million
during the first quarter of last year.  For the full year, capital expenditures
are expected to be approximately $150 million.  In the first quarter, the
Company also expended $10 million to complete acquisitions in the infectious
disease and sample collection businesses.

Because of its strong credit ratings, the Company believes it has the capacity
to arrange significant additional borrowings should the need arise.

During the first quarter of 1996, the Company repurchased 1.2 million shares of
its common stock for a total expenditure of $80 million.  At December 31, 1995,
authorization from the Board of Directors remained outstanding to acquire an
additional 2.9 million shares.  For the full year, the Company expects to spend
less than $300 million for share repurchases.

At its November 1995 meeting, the Board of Directors increased the Company's
quarterly dividend from $.205 to $.23 per common share.



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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                          ---------------------------

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
        ---------------------------------

         a)  Exhibits

             11 - Computation of Earnings Per Share.
             27 - Financial Data Schedule

         b)  Reports on Form 8-K

             A report on Form 8-K dated November 28, 1995 was filed with the
             Securities and Exchange Commission by the registrant on December
             14, 1995. Item 5 ("Other Events") was reported and disclosed the
             registrant's adoption of a new shareholder rights plan. Pursuant to
             the new plan, one Right will be issued for each outstanding share
             of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of the registrant on
             the expiration of the existing rights (April 25, 1996). A
             description of the terms of the Rights was included and referred to
             in the report.



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                                   SIGNATURE


    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 thereunto duly authorized.


                                          Becton, Dickinson and Company
                                          -----------------------------
                                                  (Registrant)

Date     February 12, 1996
     ------------------------


                                          /s/ Edward J. Ludwig
                                          --------------------
                                          Edward J. Ludwig
                                          Senior Vice President - Finance
                                          and Chief Financial Officer
                                          (Principal Financial and Accounting
                                          Officer)



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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX
                                 -------------



Exhibit                                                Method of
Number      Description                                  Filing
- -------     -----------                              --------------

 11         Computation of Earnings                  Filed with
            Per Share                                this report


 27         Financial Data Schedule                  Filed with
                                                     this report



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                                                                      Exhibit 11


                         BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
                       COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
               (All amounts in thousands, except per share data)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 

                                                            Three Months Ended
                                                                December 31,
   PRIMARY EARNINGS PER SHARE                              1995              1994
   --------------------------                              ----              ----
<S>                                                     <C>             <C> 
     Net income                                         $   44,522      $   33,544
     Less preferred stock dividends                           (882)           (909)
                                                        ----------      ----------
     Net income applicable to common stock              $   43,640      $   32,635
                                                        ==========      ==========

   Shares:
     Average shares outstanding                             64,503          68,689
     Add dilutive stock equivalents from stock plans         2,840           1,722
                                                        ----------      ----------
     Weighted average number of common and common
      equivalent shares outstanding during the year         67,343          70,411
                                                        ==========      ==========


   Earnings per share                                   $      .65      $      .46
                                                        ==========      ==========

   FULLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
   --------------------------------

     Net income applicable to common stock              $   43,640      $   32,635
     Add preferred stock dividends
        using the "if converted" method                        882             909
     Less additional ESOP contribution, using
        the "if converted" method                             (326)           (359)
                                                        ----------      ----------

     Net income for fully diluted earnings per share    $   44,196      $   33,185
                                                        ==========      ==========
   Shares:
     Average shares outstanding                             64,503          68,689
     Add:
       Dilutive stock equivalents from stock plans           3,131           1,763
       Shares issuable upon conversion
           of preferred stock                                1,472           1,517
                                                        ----------      ----------
     Weighted average number of common shares used
      in calculating fully diluted earnings per share       69,106          71,969
                                                        ==========      ==========

   Fully diluted earnings per share                     $      .64      $      .46
                                                        ==========      ==========

</TABLE> 



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<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended December
31, 1995, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          SEP-30-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1995
<CASH>                                         199,205
<SECURITIES>                                    33,587
<RECEIVABLES>                                  527,378
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0<F1>
<INVENTORY>                                    410,411
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                             1,284,345
<PP&E>                                       2,436,746
<DEPRECIATION>                               1,169,165
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               2,940,659
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          707,265
<BONDS>                                        556,310
<COMMON>                                        85,349
                                0
                                     54,269      
<OTHER-SE>                                   1,204,655
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 2,940,659
<SALES>                                        639,935
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                               639,935
<CGS>                                          348,746
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                  348,746
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0<F1>
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                              13,784
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                 61,836
<INCOME-TAX>                                    17,314
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                             44,522
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                    44,522
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.65
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.64
<FN>
<F1>These items are consolidated only at year-end.
</FN>
        

</TABLE>


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