Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 2014—1:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022

This annual report is not a solicitation of proxies.

Transfer Agent and Registrar
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
250 Royall Street
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 1-877-498-8861
International: 1-781-575-2726
Internet: www.computershare.com

Direct Stock Purchase Plan
The Direct Stock Purchase Plan established through
Computershare Trust Company, N.A., enhances the services provided to existing shareholders and facilitates initial investments in BD shares. Plan documentation and additional information may be obtained by calling Computershare Trust Company, N.A., at 1-877-498-8861, or by accessing the “Buy Shares” feature located within the Investor Centre of Computershare’s website at www.computershare.com.

NYSE Symbol: BDX

Independent Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
5 Times Square
New York, NY 10036-6530
Phone: 1-212-773-3000
Internet: www.ey.com

Shareholder Information
At November 9, 2013, BD had 8,369 shareholders of record.
BD’s Statement of Corporate Governance Principles, BD’s Code of Conduct, the charters of BD’s Committees of the Board of Directors, BD’s reports and statements filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and other information are posted on BD’s website at www.bd.com/investors.

Shareholders may receive, without charge, printed copies of these documents, including BD’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the financial statements and related schedules, by contacting:
Investor Relations
BD
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417-1880
Phone: 1-800-284-6845
Internet: www.bd.com

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