Gregory Hayes of Becton Dickinson (BDX) granted 1,098 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company director Gregory Hayes received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On 01/27/2026 he was awarded 1,098 common shares at a price of $0 per share, reported as an acquisition. These units were granted under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan and include amounts accumulated through dividend reinvestment since his last report. Following this award, Hayes beneficially owns 7,159 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock in direct form.

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^*

HAYES GREGORY

(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	7,159(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 Gregory Hayes	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Becton Dickinson (BDX) director Gregory Hayes receive in this Form 4 filing?

Gregory Hayes received 1,098 restricted stock units representing Becton Dickinson common stock. The units were granted at $0 per share under the company’s 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan, reflecting an equity-based award rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares does Gregory Hayes own after this transaction?

After this award, Gregory Hayes beneficially owns 7,159 Becton Dickinson common shares. This total includes restricted stock units and additional units accumulated through dividend investment since his prior report, all held in direct ownership according to the filing details.

Was cash paid for the Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares reported by Gregory Hayes?

No cash was paid for these shares; the filing shows a price of $0 per share. The 1,098 units were granted as restricted stock units under Becton Dickinson’s 2004 equity-based compensation plan, indicating a stock-based compensation award rather than a purchase.

What plan governs Gregory Hayes’s restricted stock units in Becton Dickinson (BDX)?

The restricted stock units were granted under the Becton, Dickinson and Company 2004 Employee and Director Equity-Based Compensation Plan. The filing states that the 1,098 units represent an award made pursuant to this long-standing equity-based compensation program for employees and directors.

Does the Becton Dickinson (BDX) Form 4 mention dividend-related share accruals for Gregory Hayes?

Yes. The filing notes that his reported holdings include units acquired through dividend investment since his last report. This means dividends credited on existing units were reinvested into additional units, increasing his beneficial ownership to 7,159 shares.