Summary
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) filed a Form 8-K on August 12, 2002, primarily to disclose the submission of sworn statements by its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer to the SEC. This action was taken in accordance with SEC Order No. 4-460. While the filing itself does not contain new financial data or operational updates, it signifies the company's compliance with regulatory requirements in the wake of recent SEC directives. Investors should note that the information furnished under Regulation FD is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes.
Key Highlights
- 1BDX filed an 8-K on August 12, 2002, reporting on events occurring on August 11, 2002.
- 2The primary purpose of the filing was to submit sworn statements from the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.
- 3These statements were submitted in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Order No. 4-460.
- 4The filing includes Exhibits 99.1 (Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer) and 99.2 (Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer).
- 5The company is disclosing this information under Regulation FD.
- 6Information furnished under Item 9 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is not considered "filed" for Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, limiting liability.
- 7This report does not contain new financial results, operational updates, or material agreements, focusing solely on regulatory compliance.