Summary
This 8-K filing from Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reports their financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2004. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with the official release of this financial information, which was accompanied by a press release furnished as an exhibit. Investors should consult the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on the company's performance, including revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided for the upcoming periods. As this is a standard earnings release filing, it primarily serves to make the information publicly available in accordance with SEC regulations. Investors looking for in-depth analysis or material business changes will need to refer to the details within the press release itself. The filing itself is brief, directing readers to the press release for the substance of the financial results.
Key Highlights
- 1BDX filed an 8-K on November 4, 2004, to report financial results.
- 2The reporting period covers the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.
- 3A press release detailing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- 4This filing is made under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 5The press release is the primary source of detailed financial performance information for investors.
- 6The filing confirms BDX's public disclosure of its quarterly and annual financial performance.