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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY

Becton, Dickinson and Co. is engaged principally in the manufacture and sale of a broad line of supplies, devices and systems used by health care professionals, medical research institutions and the general public. BD's operations consist of three worldwide business segments: Medical Systems, Biosciences, and Preanalytical Solutions.


Symbol: BDX
Exchange(s): New York Stock Exchange
Industry: Consumer Products (Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals)
5-Star Rating:
ANNUAL FINANCIALS
  Sep 30, 2009
12 Months
us$
Sep 30, 2008
12 Months
us$
Sep 30, 2007
12 Months
us$
3Yr.
Growth
% Change
Total Revenue ($000) 7,160,870 7,155,910 6,359,700 7.07
Earnings before Interest & Tax ($000) 1,679,640 1,589,940 1,250,360 15.12
Profit/Loss ($000) 1,213,050 1,127,910 856,160 17.86
Earnings per Share 5.12 4.61 3.60 18.98
Total Assets ($000) 9,304,620 7,912,940 7,329,360 10.89
Dividends Per Share 1.32 1.14 0.98  
Return on Com. Equity 24.44 24.24 21.71  
Employees N/A N/A N/A  
 
Trailing 12 Month Results
  12 Months ended
Dec 31, 2009,us$
12 Months ended
Dec 31, 2008,us$
%Change
Total Revenue ($000) 7,375,560 7,183,660 2.67
Profit/Loss ($000) 1,235,900 1,167,520 5.86
Earnings per Share 5.17 4.80 7.71
Dividends Per Share 1.48 1.32
Number of Shares 236,930,000 240,990,000  
 
COMPANY INFORMATION
Key Personnel
CEO: Edward J. Ludwig, Chmn.; Presi.; C.E.O.
CFO: John R. Considine, Vice-Chmn.; C.F.O.
 
Contact Information
Address: 1 Becton Drive,
Franklin Lakes,
NJ,
07417-1
Phone: 201-847-6800
Fax: 201-847-6475
Web Address: www.bd.com
 
 
Incorporation: United States 
 
Securities: BDX-N
 
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