1. When did BD make its initial public offering, and at what price? 2. Does BD have a direct stock purchase plan? Computershare Trust Company, N.A. sponsors and administers the Computershare Investment Plan in shares of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). This program includes a dividend reinvestment feature. For further information, contact Computershare at: www.computershare.com
or by phone at 1-877-498-8861. 3. Does BD pay dividends? Yes. BD pays quarterly cash dividends to shareholders. The current quarterly dividend rate is 18 cents per share. The company has paid dividends each year since 1909, with only three exceptions, which occurred while it was privately held. Since becoming publicly held in 1962, BD has paid regular quarterly dividends and has also declared periodic dividend increases. 4. Who do I contact about replacement of stock certificates and/or a change of address, or other questions about my account? You may replace a stock certificate and/or report a change of address, or make other inquiries about your account by contacting: 5. How do I obtain a copy of your Annual Report and/or Press Releases? See the Annual Reports, SEC Filings, Press Releases or Request Information sections of our Web site. |
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