Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) director awarded 1,098 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company director Carrie L. Byington received 1,098 shares of common stock on January 27, 2026 through a stock-based award. The shares were acquired at a price of $0 per share, reflecting a grant rather than an open-market purchase.

The award represents restricted stock units granted under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, including units accumulated through dividend reinvestment. Following this transaction, Byington beneficially owns 5,018 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock in direct ownership.

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 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)
01/27/2026

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	01/27/2026		A		1,098(1)	A	$0	5,018(2)	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 restricted stock units awarded under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan.

2. Includes units acquired through dividend investment since the last report filed by the reporting person.

Remarks:

	Donna Kalazdy, by power of attorney from Carrie L Byington	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Becton Dickinson (BDX) director Carrie L. Byington report in this Form 4 filing?

Carrie L. Byington reported receiving 1,098 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock. These shares were granted as restricted stock units under the company’s 2004 equity-based compensation plan and were acquired at a price of $0 per share as part of her director compensation.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares does Carrie L. Byington own after this reported transaction?

After the reported award, Carrie L. Byington beneficially owns 5,018 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock. This total reflects her holdings following the grant of 1,098 restricted stock units and includes units accumulated through dividend investment since her prior ownership report.

What type of Becton Dickinson (BDX) securities were involved in Carrie L. Byington’s January 27, 2026 transaction?

The transaction involved Becton Dickinson common stock delivered through restricted stock units. The Form 4 notes these units were granted under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan and settled into 1,098 shares of common stock.

At what price were the Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares acquired in Carrie L. Byington’s Form 4 transaction?

The 1,098 Becton Dickinson shares were acquired at a stated price of $0 per share. This indicates they were issued as part of an equity compensation award rather than bought on the open market, consistent with a restricted stock unit grant for a director.

What plan governed the restricted stock units reported by Carrie L. Byington for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan. The footnotes clarify the award also includes units acquired through dividend investment since her last reported filing as a company director.

Is Carrie L. Byington a director or officer of Becton Dickinson (BDX) in this Form 4 filing?

In this Form 4, Carrie L. Byington is identified as a director of Becton Dickinson. The filing indicates she is not listed as an officer or 10% owner, and the form is filed by one reporting person covering her equity compensation transaction.