UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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) September 22, 2009
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 001-4802
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22-0760120 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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07417-1880 |
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(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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DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTA
OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
Becton, Dickinson and
Company (“BD”) has elected William A. Tozzi as Vice
President and Controller, effective September 22, 2009.
Mr Tozzi will serve as BD’s principal accounting officer, succeeding
Robert G. Oliynik, who has assumed another position within BD.
Mr. Tozzi previously served as BD’s principal accounting officer from October 2, 2002 through
December 31, 2008, and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of BD’s Medical segment.