BD reports revenues of $1.898 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) today reported quarterly revenues of $1.898 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009, representing an increase of 5 percent from the prior-year period, or 8 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

For the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, BD reported revenues of $7.161 billion, representing an increase of 1 percent over the prior year, or 5 percent excluding the unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.

"The achievement of solid fourth quarter performance, in particular BD Medical and BD Diagnostics, marks the conclusion of another successful year for BD," said Edward J. Ludwig, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This strong finish to the year provides a platform for growth in fiscal 2010 and gives us confidence we will achieve our stated long-term goals."

Fourth Quarter Earnings and Analysis of Full Fiscal Year 2009 and 2008 Earnings

Reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.25 for the fourth quarter of 2009 increased by 13 percent over reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.11 for the fourth quarter of 2008. On a currency-neutral basis, diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 17 percent.