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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) November 8, 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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99, which is incorporated herein by
reference, is a copy of the slide presentations to be used at an
Analyst Meeting to be held by the Company on November 9, 2000.
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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 November 8, 2000
