Becton Dickinson director granted 1,098 RSUs

Becton Dickinson director William M. Brown reported a new stock-based award.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton Dickinson director William M. Brown reported a new stock-based award. On 01/27/2026, he acquired 1,098 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock at a price of $0 per share, reported as an "A" (award) transaction. Following this grant, he beneficially owned 4,663 shares, held directly.

The filing notes that the 1,098 shares represent restricted stock units granted under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, and that the total includes units acquired through dividend investment since his last report.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,098 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Brown William M

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,098	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,663 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents restricted stock units awarded under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan.
2. F2. Includes units acquired through dividend investment since the last report filed by the reporting person.

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What did Becton Dickinson (BDX) director William M. Brown report in this Form 4?

William M. Brown reported receiving 1,098 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock as an award. These are restricted stock units granted under the company’s 2004 equity-based compensation plan and increase his directly held beneficial ownership to 4,663 shares.

What type of transaction did William M. Brown report for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

The transaction is coded "A," indicating an award of stock rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Brown received 1,098 restricted stock units at a reported price of $0 per share under Becton Dickinson’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares does William M. Brown own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported award, William M. Brown beneficially owns 4,663 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock. This total includes the newly granted 1,098 restricted stock units and units that have accumulated through dividend investment since his previous ownership report.

What is the significance of the 1,098 restricted stock units reported for Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

The 1,098 units represent a grant of restricted stock units to director William M. Brown. They were awarded under Becton Dickinson’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than a cash transaction or market trade in the company’s stock.

At what price were William M. Brown’s Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares reported in this Form 4?

The awarded 1,098 shares were reported at a transaction price of $0 per share. This indicates a compensatory stock grant, consistent with restricted stock units granted under Becton Dickinson’s established employee and director equity-based compensation plan.

Does this Becton Dickinson (BDX) Form 4 involve direct or indirect ownership for William M. Brown?

The Form 4 classifies William M. Brown’s ownership as direct, marked with "D" in the ownership form column. There is no referenced trust, partnership, or other entity, and no footnote disclaimers of beneficial ownership or voting and investment authority in this transaction.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/29/2026 - 09:52 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Brown William M

(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	4,663(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 William M. Brown	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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