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BECTON DICKINSON & CO 8-K Report (Apr 22, 2004)

Filed April 22, 2004For Securities:BDX

Summary

Becton Dickinson & Co. (BDX) filed an 8-K on April 22, 2004, to report its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. This filing primarily serves to furnish the accompanying press release, which details the company's performance during the quarter. Investors should refer to the press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1, for comprehensive information regarding BDX's financial condition and operational results for the period. The press release contains crucial information about the company's earnings per share, revenue, and other key financial metrics. As this 8-K does not contain the detailed financial statements themselves but rather references an attached press release, the full financial picture and any forward-looking statements or management commentary are contained within that document.

Key Highlights

  • 1BDX filed an 8-K on April 22, 2004.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004.
  • 3The press release detailing these results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This 8-K is primarily a notification and furnishing of the press release, not a detailed financial statement filing.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial and operational performance details of the quarter.
  • 6The filing is made pursuant to Items 7(c) and 12 of Form 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish Becton Dickinson & Co.'s financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004. The detailed information is contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

All specific financial details, including earnings per share, revenue, and other performance metrics for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004, can be found in the press release dated April 22, 2004, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not contain the full financial statements directly. Instead, it references and incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that announces the financial results. Investors would need to consult that press release for the specific figures.

This filing was triggered by Becton Dickinson & Co.'s announcement of its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004, which occurred on April 21, 2004.