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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 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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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99 Press Release issued on September 26, 2000
