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BECTON DICKINSON & CO 8-K Report (Nov 6, 2003)

Filed November 6, 2003For Securities:BDX

Summary

Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) filed an 8-K report on November 6, 2003, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release containing these results, which is included as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for detailed financial performance metrics and commentary from the company. This report serves as an official notification of BDX's recent financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for comprehensive information regarding revenue, earnings, and other key financial indicators for the period. This is a standard disclosure practice for publicly traded companies to disseminate important financial news in a timely manner.

Key Highlights

  • 1BDX filed an 8-K on November 6, 2003, reporting on financial results.
  • 2The filing covers the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2003.
  • 3A press release dated November 6, 2003, containing the financial results, is included as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This report serves to officially disseminate the company's financial performance for the specified periods.
  • 6Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) is to officially announce and provide access to the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, through an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated November 6, 2003, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference and should be consulted for specific financial performance figures.

The filing reports on the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2003.

No, the 8-K report itself primarily serves as a notification and directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial statements and results.