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BECTON DICKINSON & CO 8-K Report (Jan 29, 2004)

Filed January 29, 2004For Securities:BDX

Summary

Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) filed an 8-K on January 29, 2004, reporting on its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003. The filing primarily serves to furnish a press release containing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. Investors can find details on the company's operational performance and financial standing for the quarter within this press release. This report is a key disclosure for stakeholders seeking timely information on BDX's financial health and operational achievements. The inclusion of the press release as an exhibit allows for a direct look at the company's self-reported performance metrics, potentially covering revenue, earnings, and other critical financial indicators for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1BDX filed an 8-K on January 29, 2004.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference into the report.
  • 5The report is filed under Item 7 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) and Item 12 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make publicly available Becton Dickinson & Co.'s financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003, through an attached press release.

The specific financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2003, are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference.

Furnished pursuant to Item 12 means the press release is being provided to the SEC as required for reporting on results of operations and financial condition. 'Incorporated herein by reference' means that the content of the press release is legally considered part of the 8-K filing, even though it's presented as a separate exhibit.