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2009 Annual Report |
Annual MeetingTuesday, February 2, 2010 - 1:00 p.m. This annual report is not a solicitation of proxies. Direct Stock Purchase PlanThe 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 On February 23, 2009, Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, submitted to the NYSE the Written Affirmation required by the rules of the NYSE certifying that he was not aware of any violations by BD of NYSE Corporate Governance listing standards. The certifications of Mr. Ludwig and David V. Elkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, made pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 regarding the quality of BD's public disclosure, have been filed as exhibits to the Company's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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