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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
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 26, 2000
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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.)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On September 26, 2000 the Registrant announced in a press release
its program to reduce costs, improve financial performance and
support major product initiatives. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99,
which is incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of such press
release.
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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/ Michelle L. Defazio
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Michelle L. Defazio
Assistant Secretary
Date: September 27, 2000
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99 Press Release issued on September 26, 2000
