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Director in Becton Dickinson (NYSE: BDX) gets new stock rights

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Becton Dickinson & Co director Carrie L. Byington received 105 rights to common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan as a compensation-related derivative award. Each right converts into one share of common stock, bringing her total deferred stock rights to 3,699 after this grant.

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Insider Byington Carrie L
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan 105 $149.04 $16K
Holdings After Transaction: Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan — 3,699 shares (Direct, null)
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. Reflects the adjustments made in connection with the combination of the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses with Waters Corp. to the number of previously reported derivative securities held by the reporting person.
Deferred stock rights granted 105 rights Rights to common stock under BD Deferred Compensation Plan
Reference price per right $149.04 Transaction price per right on grant date
Total deferred rights after grant 3,699 rights Rights to Becton Dickinson common stock held after transaction
Conversion ratio 1 right : 1 share Each right converts into one share of common stock
BD Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan"
Rights to Common Stock financial
"Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan"
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes rights acquired through dividend reinvestment since the last report"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
derivative securities financial
"adjustments made ... to the number of previously reported derivative securities"
Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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 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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Rights to Common Stock Under BD Deferred Compensation Plan(1)05/08/2026A105 (2) (2)Common Stock105$149.043,699(3)(4)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.
4. Reflects the adjustments made in connection with the combination of the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses with Waters Corp. to the number of previously reported derivative securities held by the reporting person.
Remarks:
Donna Kalazdy, by power of attorney for Carrie L Byington05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Becton Dickinson (BDX) report for Carrie L. Byington?

Becton Dickinson reported that director Carrie L. Byington received 105 rights to common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan. These rights are a derivative award linked to company shares and increase her total deferred stock rights to 3,699 after the transaction.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) deferred stock rights does Carrie L. Byington hold after this Form 4?

After this transaction, Carrie L. Byington holds 3,699 rights to Becton Dickinson common stock under the BD Deferred Compensation Plan. This figure includes the newly awarded 105 rights and prior rights, including amounts accumulated through dividend reinvestment and earlier adjustments disclosed in the filing.

What does the Form 4 say about the conversion of Becton Dickinson (BDX) deferred stock rights?

The Form 4 states that the securities convert to Becton Dickinson common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means each right represents one future share, subject to distribution rules tied to Byington’s service as a director or specified payout dates she previously elected.

When are Becton Dickinson (BDX) deferred compensation plan rights distributed to Carrie L. Byington?

The filing explains that the rights are distributed after Carrie L. Byington’s service as a director ends, or on specific dates she selected. This timing reflects the plan’s deferred compensation nature, allowing payouts in common stock instead of immediate cash, following the plan’s terms.

How were dividend reinvestment and business combination adjustments treated in this Becton Dickinson (BDX) Form 4?

The Form 4 notes that the total includes rights acquired through dividend reinvestment since her last report. It also reflects adjustments to previously reported derivative securities resulting from combining the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses with Waters Corp., updating her recorded deferred stock rights balance.