BD (NYSE: BDX) SVP Spikner reports 84-share tax withholding on RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company senior vice president, controller and chief accounting officer Pamela L. Spikner reported a routine share withholding related to equity compensation. On January 21, 2026, 84 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $0.00 per share to cover withholding taxes tied to the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units. After this tax-withholding transaction, Spikner directly beneficially owned 1,832 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Spikner Pamela L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1 BECTON DRIVE

(Street)

FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BECTON DICKINSON & CO [ BDX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP Controller & CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/21/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/21/2026		F		84(1)	D	$0	1,832	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld for payment of withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units previously reported on Table I.

Remarks:

	Donna Kalazdy, by power of attorney from Pamela L. Spikner	01/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Becton Dickinson (BDX) report for Pamela L. Spikner?

The filing reports that 84 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock were withheld from Pamela L. Spikner on January 21, 2026 to pay withholding taxes linked to the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units.

Who is Pamela L. Spikner in relation to Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

Pamela L. Spikner is an officer of Becton Dickinson, serving as SVP Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, as indicated in the insider filing.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares did Pamela L. Spikner own after the reported transaction?

Following the reported tax-withholding transaction, Pamela L. Spikner beneficially owned 1,832 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock directly.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Becton Dickinson (BDX) Form 4?

In this Form 4, transaction code "F" indicates shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units previously reported.

Was cash paid for the 84 Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash purchase or sale is shown; the 84 shares are reported at a $0.00 per share price because they were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations rather than traded on the market.

Is the reported Becton Dickinson (BDX) insider transaction a direct or indirect holding for Pamela L. Spikner?

The Form 4 shows the holding as direct ownership (code D) by Pamela L. Spikner, with no indirect ownership entity listed.