UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2006
Becton, Dickinson and Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 001-4802 22-0760120
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(201) 847-6800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
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On August 14, 2006, BD issued a press release announcing that BD has made a
proposal to Tripath Imaging, Inc. to acquire all of the remaining shares of
common stock of TriPath Imaging, Inc. that BD does not currently own. A copy
of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibits. -- Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated August 14, 2006, which is
furnished pursuant to Item 7.01.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Dean J. Paranicas
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Dean J. Paranicas
Vice President, Corporate
Secretary and Public Policy
Date: August 15, 2006
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press release dated August 14, 2006, which is furnished pursuant
to Item 7.01.