SEC Filing Summary: Becton, Dickinson & Co. (8-K)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Becton, Dickinson and Company on December 20, 2002. The report serves as a regulatory disclosure under Item 9 (Regulation FD) regarding the submission of executive certifications for the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing confirming the submission of certifications rather than a financial statement containing operational data.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing solely addresses the compliance requirement of submitting Section 906 certifications under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
There is no forward-looking guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future performance in this filing. The document notes that the certifications were signed by Edward J. Ludwig (Chief Executive Officer) and John R. Considine (Chief Financial Officer). It explicitly states that the information is furnished pursuant to Item 9 and is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the content of the referenced Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, to obtain actual financial metrics.
- Confirm the existence of Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which contain the Section 906 certifications by the CEO and CFO.
- Note that this 8-K filing does not contain new financial data or operational updates.