FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BD (Becton,
Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:
BDX), a global medical technology company, announced today that
it will host a live webcast of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 1 p.m. (ET).

The webcast can be accessed from the BD corporate website at http://www.bd.com/investors
and will be available for replay through Tuesday, February 8,
2011.

About BDBD is a leading global medical technology company
that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument
systems and reagents. The Company is dedicated to improving
people’s health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving
drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing
infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery
and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD’s capabilities are
instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing
diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New
Jersey, BD employs approximately 29,000 associates in more than 50
countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare
institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the
pharmaceutical industry and the general public. For more
information, please visit www.bd.com.Contact:Zachary A. Nagle,
Investor Relations – 201-847-5453Colleen T. White, Corporate
Communications – 201-847-5369

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