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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 3, 2018 (September 25, 2018)
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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001-4802 | | 22-0760120 |
(Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | | 07417-1880 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(201) 847-6800
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Effective October 1, 2018, the Board of Directors of Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”) appointed Thomas E. Polen, 45, to the additional position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Polen will also continue to serve as BD’s President, a position he has held since April 2017. Prior to being appointed President, Mr. Polen served as BD's Executive Vice President and President -- Medical Segment, and prior thereto, as Group President. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Polen received increases in his base salary and equity compensation target.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY |
| (Registrant) |
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| By: | /s/ Gary DeFazio |
| | Gary DeFazio |
| | Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary |
Date: October 3, 2018