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Becton, Dickinson and Company
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
Becton Dickinson sinks to seven-week low on guidance
Jul 19 2001 10:36 AM PDT

Becton Dickinson third-quarter profits rise
Jul 18 2001 01:24 PM PDT

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 PROFILE
Becton, Dickinson (BD) is sanguine about injection and infusion equipment. Through its Medical Systems segment the company is the #1 US maker of syringes and one of the top manufacturers in the world. Medical Systems also makes diabetes care, infusion therapy, and drug injection products. The company's Biosciences segment makes microbiology products, cellular analysis systems, labware and growth media, and test kits. Clinical Laboratory Solutions offers specimen management systems, bar-code data capture, and consulting services. BD's best-sellers include Hypak prefillable syringes and Vacutainer blood-collection products. The firm also makes ACE bandages and other consumer health care products.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: September
2000 Sales (mil.): 3,618.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 5.8%
Employees: 25,000
Revenue per employee: $144,732.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Edward J. Ludwig
    CEO
• John R. Considine
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1 Becton Dr.
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
US
Phone: 201-847-6800
Fax: 201-847-6475
Online: Web Site

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