Becton, Dickinson may adopt right for 25% of holders to call special meeting

In its Oct. 2, 2009 no action request, Becton, Dickinson (BDX) is suggesting that it will adopt a right for 25% of its shareholders to call a special meeting. This is in response to Kenneth Steiner's August 24, 2009 proposal for a right of 10% of shareholders to call a special meeting.