Summary
Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) filed an 8-K on January 23, 2002, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2001. The filing itself is primarily an announcement of these results, with the detailed financial performance presented in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors interested in BDX's performance during this period should refer to the press release. This 8-K serves as the official notification to the SEC that the company has publicly disclosed its quarterly financial information, which is a standard practice for publicly traded companies to keep stakeholders informed about their financial health and operational progress.
Key Highlights
- 1BDX filed an 8-K on January 23, 2002, reporting its Q1 2002 financial results.
- 2The first quarter ended on December 31, 2001.
- 3The press release announcing these results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4This filing serves as official notification of the company's quarterly financial performance disclosure.
- 5No other material events are reported in this specific 8-K filing.
- 6The principal executive offices are located in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.