becton dickinson proxy2009

This document is a notice for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) to be held on February 3, 2009. It invites shareholders to attend and provides an agenda of matters to be voted on, including the election of directors, ratification of the independent accounting firm, and several proposals related to corporate governance and executive compensation. Shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy in advance of the meeting.