Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

Rebecca W. Rimel has been elected to the Board of Directors of Becton, Dickinson and Company ("BD"), effective July 23, 2012, at which time she will become a member of each of the Audit Committee and the Science, Investment and Technology Committee of the Board. A copy of the press release issued by BD in connection with Ms. Rimel's election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Information regarding the compensation of the non-management members of BD's Board of Directors is included under the caption "Non-Management Directors' Compensation" in BD's proxy statement relating to its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated July 23, 2012, which is filed pursuant to Item 5.02.

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ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated July 23, 2012, which is filed pursuant to Item 5.02

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