Becton Dickinson (BDX) EVP Garrison sells 1,100 common shares in open market
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Becton Dickinson executive Michael David Garrison reported an open-market sale of company stock. On this Form 4, he sold 1,100 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock at a price of $145.66 per share. After the transaction, he directly owns 13,172 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 1,100 shares ($160,226)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Garrison Michael David
Role
EVP & Pres Med.Essntl&BioPharm
Sold
1,100 shs ($160K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,100 | $145.66 | $160K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 13,172 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,100 shares
Sale price per share: $145.66 per share
Shares owned after sale: 13,172 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
1,100 shares
Open-market sale of Becton Dickinson common stock
Sale price per share
$145.66 per share
Price for the 1,100 Becton Dickinson shares sold
Shares owned after sale
13,172 shares
Direct Becton Dickinson common stock ownership post-transaction
Transaction code
S
Sale in open market or private transaction
Key Terms
Form 4, open-market sale, Common Stock, directly owns
4 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"This sale is disclosed on a Form 4 insider filing with the SEC"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
open-market sale financial
"He sold 1,100 shares and the transaction is categorized as an open-market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"He sold 1,100 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock at a price of $145.66 per share"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
directly owns financial
"After the transaction, he directly owns 13,172 shares of common stock"
FAQ
What insider transaction did BDX executive Michael David Garrison report?
Michael David Garrison reported an open-market sale of Becton Dickinson common stock. He sold 1,100 shares and the transaction is disclosed on a Form 4 insider filing with the SEC, showing updated direct ownership after the sale.
What is Michael David Garrison’s role at Becton Dickinson?
He serves as Executive Vice President and President, Medical Essential & BioPharm at Becton Dickinson. This officer title is disclosed in the insider filing, which identifies him as an officer but not a director or 10% owner.
Does this BDX Form 4 include any option exercises or derivative transactions?
No derivative securities are shown in this filing. The disclosed activity involves only a non-derivative transaction in common stock, with no options, warrants, or other derivative positions listed in the derivative transaction summary.