BDX (BDX) director boosts holdings with new deferred stock rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company director Carrie L. Byington reported acquiring 30 derivative rights to common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan on 02/04/2026. These rights are valued at $201.91 per underlying share and convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Following this transaction, Byington beneficially owns a total of 1,714 rights, held directly. The rights are scheduled to be distributed after her service as a director ends, or on dates she specifies in advance, and the total includes rights gained through dividend reinvestment.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Byington Carrie L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan	30	$201.91	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan — 1,714 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. The securities convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. The securities are distributed following termination of the reporting person's service as a director, or on the date or dates specified by the reporting person. Includes rights acquired through dividend reinvestment since the last report filed by the reporting person.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Byington Carrie 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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/04/2026

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

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
Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan	(1)	02/04/2026		A		30		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	30	$201.91	1,714(3)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The securities convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. The securities are distributed following termination of the reporting person's service as a director, or on the date or dates specified by the reporting person.

3. Includes rights acquired through dividend reinvestment since the last report filed by the reporting person.

Remarks:

	Donna Kalazdy, by power of attorney from Carrie L Byington	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did BDX director Carrie L. Byington report?

Carrie L. Byington reported acquiring 30 derivative rights to Becton, Dickinson common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan on February 4, 2026. Each right corresponds to one share of common stock and was valued at $201.91 per share for this transaction.

How many BD deferred compensation plan rights does Carrie L. Byington now hold in BDX?

After the February 4, 2026 transaction, Carrie L. Byington beneficially owns 1,714 rights to Becton, Dickinson common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan. This figure includes both the newly acquired 30 rights and additional rights accumulated through dividend reinvestment since her last reported filing.

How do the BD deferred compensation plan rights reported by BDX’s director convert to stock?

The rights to common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan convert into Becton, Dickinson common shares on a one-for-one basis. That means each right becomes one share of common stock when distribution occurs, based on the plan’s terms and the director’s prior elections.

When will BDX director Carrie L. Byington receive the shares from these deferred compensation rights?

The securities are distributed after Carrie L. Byington’s service as a director ends, or on specific dates she has designated. These timing rules apply to the rights reported under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan, in line with previously chosen distribution elections.

What price was used for the BDX deferred compensation rights acquired by Carrie L. Byington?

The 30 rights to Becton, Dickinson common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan were recorded at $201.91 per underlying share. This price is used for the derivative entry and helps determine the notional value of the deferred compensation credited to the director.

Do the reported BDX deferred compensation rights include dividend reinvestment?

Yes. The total of 1,714 rights reported for Carrie L. Byington includes rights acquired through dividend reinvestment since her prior report. This means dividends credited under the plan have been converted into additional rights linked to Becton, Dickinson common stock.