Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) withholds 1,049 shares for CRO’s tax bill

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BECTON DICKINSON & CO (BDX) reported an insider tax-related share withholding by executive officer Michael Feld, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer. On 2026-08-20, Feld had 1,049 shares of common stock withheld to pay withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of previously reported restricted stock unit awards. Following this transaction, Feld directly held 19,885 shares of BDX common stock. The event reflects tax withholding rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,049 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Feld Michael

Role EVP, Chief Revenue Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	1,049	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,885 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares withheld for payment of withholding taxes in connection with vesting of previously reported restricted stock unit awards

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,049 shares Shares held after transaction: 19,885 shares Transaction price per share: $0.00 per share

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 1,049 shares Common Stock withheld on 2026-08-20 to pay withholding taxes on RSU vesting

Shares held after transaction 19,885 shares Directly owned BDX common stock by Michael Feld following the 2026-08-20 transaction

Transaction price per share $0.00 per share Form 4 reports a per-share price of 0.0000 for the tax-withholding disposition

Key Terms

withholding taxes, restricted stock unit awards, tax-withholding disposition

3 terms

withholding taxes financial

"Represents shares withheld for payment of withholding taxes in connection with vesting"

Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.

restricted stock unit awards financial

"in connection with vesting of previously reported restricted stock unit awards"

Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action is described as a tax-withholding disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

FAQ

What insider transaction did BDX report for Michael Feld on this Form 4?

BDX reported that EVP and Chief Revenue Officer Michael Feld had 1,049 shares of common stock withheld on 2026-08-20 to pay withholding taxes related to the vesting of previously reported restricted stock unit awards.

Was the BDX Form 4 transaction for Michael Feld a market sale or purchase of shares?

No. The Form 4 shows a code F transaction described as payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. A footnote states the 1,049 shares represent shares withheld for withholding taxes upon vesting of restricted stock unit awards, not an open-market trade.

How many BDX shares does Michael Feld hold after the reported Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-related withholding of 1,049 shares, Michael Feld directly holds 19,885 shares of Becton Dickinson & Co common stock, as reported in the Form 4 under total shares following the transaction.

What does transaction code F mean in the BDX Form 4 for Michael Feld?

Transaction code F is described as payment of a tax liability by delivering or withholding securities. In this filing, a footnote specifies that the 1,049 shares were withheld for payment of withholding taxes tied to vesting restricted stock unit awards.

Was the BDX Form 4 transaction for Michael Feld made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is false, indicating the transaction was not affirmed as made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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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^*

Feld Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY

1 BECTON DRIVE

(Street)

FRANKLIN LAKES NEW JERSEY 07417

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	EVP, Chief Revenue Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/20/2026

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

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

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

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	08/20/2026		F		1,049(1)	D	$0	19,885	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 vesting of previously reported restricted stock unit awards

Remarks:

	Donna Kalazdy, by power of attorney from Michael Feld	08/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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