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BD Announces Results For Third Fiscal Quarter -- Safety and Biosciences Sales Add To Top Line Growth


Contact: Ronald  Jasper
Becton, Dickinson and Company
(201) 847-7160

(July 20, 2000) --

BD ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THIRD FISCAL QUARTER

SAFETY AND BIOSCIENCES SALES ADD TO TOP LINE GROWTH

Franklin Lakes, NJ (July 20, 2000) – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX) announced today diluted earnings per share of $.43 for its third fiscal quarter which ended June 30, 2000. Earnings per share included a gain on the sale of an equity investment offset, in part, by charges related to the acquisition of in-process research and development and the write-down of an asset held for sale. The net favorable impact of these items was $.03. Foreign currency translation reduced the quarter’s earnings by an estimated $.03 primarily as a result of the weak Euro versus a year ago. Excluding the gain and charges noted above, earnings per share for the third quarter were $.40, or $.43 on a foreign currency neutral basis (“FX-neutral”). Third quarter 1999 earnings per share were $.12, or $.38 after excluding the effects of special and other charges, as described in the Company's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10K.

Reported revenues for the quarter were $914 million, an increase of 5 percent over last year, or 8 percent on an FX-neutral basis.

Edward J. Ludwig, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Top line growth was led by revenues from our advanced protection (safety-engineered) devices and sales contributions from recent Biosciences segment acquisitions. Customer conversions to advanced protection devices continue to accelerate based on recently updated Federal OSHA regulations and legislation enacted in a growing number of key states. In Biosciences, the recent acquisition of Clontech Laboratories, Inc. is contributing significantly to the growth of our flow cytometry sales. We remain committed to building these franchises and delivering results consistent with our expectations."

By business segment, Medical Systems segment revenues grew 7 percent for the quarter on an FX-neutral basis to $512 million, led by sales of advanced protection devices and pre-fillable syringes which continue to show strong growth. Preanalytical Solutions segment revenues grew 3 percent for the quarter on an FX-neutral basis to $133 million. Shifts in inventory levels by a key distributor during the quarter resulted in lower reported Preanalytical Solutions sales. End-user demand for Preanalytical Solutions products remains strong, led by sales of advanced protection devices. Preanalytical Solution sales are expected to return, on an FX-neutral basis, to approximately 10 percent in the fourth quarter. Biosciences segment revenues of $269 million grew 12 percent for the quarter on an FX-neutral basis, which reflects sales from the Clontech acquisition in late 1999.

By geographic area, revenues inside the United States were $481 million, 7 percent higher than a year earlier, while revenues outside the United States grew 8 percent, FX-neutral, to $433 million. Strong growth was experienced in Latin America and Asia.

Nine-Month Results

For the nine-month period ended June 30, 2000, revenues were $2.698 billion, a 7 percent increase over $2.516 billion a year ago. Excluding the unfavorable foreign currency translation that reduced revenues by an estimated $53 million for the nine-month period, revenues grew 9 percent over the prior year. Medical Systems revenues for the nine-month period were $1.464 billion, Preanalytical Solutions revenues totaled $404 million, and Biosciences revenues were $830 million.

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This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding the Company’s performance, including future revenues, products and income, or events or developments that the Company expects to occur or anticipates occurring in the future. All such statements are based upon current expectations of the Company and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, competitive factors, changes in regional, national or foreign economic conditions, changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates, delays in product introductions, and changes in health care or other governmental regulation, as well as other factors discussed herein and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

- Selected Financial Schedules follow -



BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per-share data)

                                           Three Months Ended June 30,
                                          2000       1999     % Change
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REVENUES                               $914,140    $873,002        4.7

Cost of products sold                   453,838     461,323       (1.6)
Selling and administrative              248,773     231,924        7.3
Research and development                 60,202      50,694       18.8
Special charges                               -      75,553         NM
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TOTAL OPERATING COSTS
 AND EXPENSES                           762,813     819,494       (6.9)
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OPERATING INCOME                        151,327      53,508         NM

Interest expense, net                   (17,564)    (16,877)       4.1
Other income (expense), net              27,745      (1,267)        NM
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INCOME BEFORE
 INCOME TAXES                           161,508      35,364         NM

Income tax provision                     47,090       2,240         NM
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NET INCOME                             $114,418     $33,124         NM
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EARNINGS PER SHARE

 Basic                                    $0.45       $0.13         NM
 Diluted                                  $0.43       $0.12         NM
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AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

 Basic                                  252,904     250,075
 Diluted                                263,659     265,072

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NM - Not Meaningful


BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands, except per-share data)

                                            Nine Months Ended June 30,
                                           2000      1999     % Change
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REVENUES                             $2,698,436  $2,515,932        7.3

Cost of products sold                 1,377,776   1,276,293        8.0
Selling and administrative              726,674     688,044        5.6
Research and development                171,120     167,255        2.3
Special charges                               -      75,553         NM
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TOTAL OPERATING COSTS
 AND EXPENSES                         2,275,570   2,207,145        3.1
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OPERATING INCOME                        422,866     308,787       36.9

Interest expense, net                   (60,320)    (53,506)      12.7
Other income, net                        65,818       1,218         NM
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INCOME BEFORE
 INCOME TAXES                           428,364     256,499       67.0

Income tax provision                    119,481      57,103         NM
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NET INCOME                             $308,883    $199,396       54.9
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EARNINGS PER SHARE

 Basic                                    $1.22       $0.79       54.4
 Diluted                                  $1.17       $0.75       56.0
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AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

 Basic                                  252,093     249,213
 Diluted                                263,192     265,335
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NM - Not Meaningful


BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE INFORMATION
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

                                          Three Months Ended June 30,
                                         2000        1999     % Change
                                         -----------------------------

MEDICAL SYSTEMS
---------------
 United States                         $249,407    $237,646        4.9
 International                          262,775     257,489        2.1
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TOTAL                                  $512,182    $495,135        3.4
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BIOSCIENCES
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 United States                         $158,932    $136,292       16.6
 International                          110,408     108,970        1.3
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TOTAL                                  $269,340    $245,262        9.8
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PREANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS
-----------------------
 United States                          $73,062     $75,678       (3.5)
 International                           59,556      56,927        4.6
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TOTAL                                  $132,618    $132,605          -
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TOTAL REVENUES
--------------
 United States                         $481,401    $449,616        7.1
 International                          432,739     423,386        2.2
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TOTAL                                  $914,140    $873,002        4.7
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                                           Nine Months Ended June 30,
                                          2000        1999    % Change
                                          ----------------------------

MEDICAL SYSTEMS
---------------
 United States                         $688,032    $656,712        4.8
 International                          776,085     747,366        3.8
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TOTAL                                $1,464,117  $1,404,078        4.3
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BIOSCIENCES
-----------
 United States                         $481,028    $401,873       19.7
 International                          349,045     328,993        6.1
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TOTAL                                  $830,073    $730,866       13.6
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PREANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS
-----------------------
 United States                         $220,539    $208,382        5.8
 International                          183,707     172,606        6.4
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TOTAL                                  $404,246    $380,988        6.1
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TOTAL REVENUES
--------------
 United States                       $1,389,599  $1,266,967        9.7
 International                        1,308,837   1,248,965        4.8
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TOTAL                                $2,698,436  $2,515,932        7.3
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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited; Amounts in thousands)

CONDENSED                             June 30, September 30,
BALANCE SHEETS                          2000        1999
-----------------------------------------------------------
Cash & equivalents                      $76,940     $59,932
Trade receivables, net                  753,227     812,544
Inventories                             706,565     642,533
Other                                   171,294     168,716
-----------------------------------------------------------

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                  1,708,026   1,683,725
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Property, plant & equipment, net      1,538,884   1,431,149
Other                                 1,313,897   1,322,084
-----------------------------------------------------------

TOTAL ASSETS                         $4,560,807  $4,436,958
-----------------------------------------------------------

Current Liabilities                  $1,440,418  $1,329,322
Long-term Liabilities                 1,165,024   1,338,948
Equity                                1,955,365   1,768,688
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY           $4,560,807  $4,436,958
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                                        Nine Months Ended
SELECTED CASH                                June 30,
FLOW INFORMATION                         2000          1999
-----------------------------------------------------------

Depreciation & amortization            $214,755    $191,250

Cash flow from operating
activities                              437,095     299,522

Capital expenditures                   (271,296)   (212,098)

Acquisitions of businesses              (21,047)   (153,247)

Cash flow from investing
activities                             (285,822)   (471,786)

Cash flow from financing
activities                             (134,265)    155,997

Net Change in Cash &
Equivalents                              17,008     (16,267)
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Contact: 
     Refer to:
     Ronald Jasper
     Director, Investor Relations
     (201) 847-7160

 

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