First Eagle reports 5.1% stake in Becton Dickinson

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC reports beneficial ownership of common stock of Becton Dickinson & Co. It is deemed to beneficially own 14,138,027 shares, representing 5.1% of the common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC reports beneficial ownership of common stock of Becton Dickinson & Co. It is deemed to beneficially own 14,138,027 shares, representing 5.1% of the common stock. First Eagle has sole voting power over 12,845,517 shares and sole dispositive power over 14,138,027 shares.

The shares are held by or at the direction of First Eagle and/or its investment adviser subsidiaries, principally on behalf of investment advisory clients. Clients of First Eagle have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from any sale of these securities.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 14,138,027 shares Percent of class: 5.1% Sole voting power: 12,845,517 shares +3 more

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Shares beneficially owned 14,138,027 shares Common stock of Becton Dickinson & Co beneficially owned by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC

Percent of class 5.1% Percentage of Becton Dickinson common stock class beneficially owned

Sole voting power 12,845,517 shares Number of Becton Dickinson shares over which First Eagle has sole power to vote

Shared voting power 0 shares Number of Becton Dickinson shares over which First Eagle has shared voting power

Sole dispositive power 14,138,027 shares Number of Becton Dickinson shares over which First Eagle has sole power to dispose

Shared dispositive power 0 shares Number of Becton Dickinson shares over which First Eagle has shared dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, +1 more

5 terms

beneficial owner financial

"is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 14,138,027.21 shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

sole voting power financial

"Number of shares as to which the person has | (i) Sole power to vote"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 14,138,027"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Investment Advisers Act of 1940 regulatory

"an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets rules for people and firms who give investment advice, requiring them to register with regulators, be honest about conflicts, keep records, and follow basic standards of care. It matters to investors because those rules act like licensing and consumer protections — similar to having safety standards for a mechanic — helping ensure advisers act in clients’ financial interests and reducing the risk of fraud or misuse of funds.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Securities reported on this as being beneficially owned by First Eagle"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

FAQ

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What percentage of Becton Dickinson (BDX) does First Eagle Investment Management own?

First Eagle Investment Management is reported as the beneficial owner of 5.1% of Becton Dickinson’s common stock, corresponding to 14,138,027 shares as disclosed in the Schedule 13G filing.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares does First Eagle Investment Management control for voting?

First Eagle Investment Management has sole voting power over 12,845,517 Becton Dickinson common shares, with no shared voting power, according to the Schedule 13G ownership disclosure.

How many Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares can First Eagle dispose of under the Schedule 13G?

First Eagle Investment Management has sole dispositive power over 14,138,027 Becton Dickinson shares and no shared dispositive power, meaning it can direct the disposition of those shares on behalf of its clients.

Who ultimately benefits from First Eagle’s Becton Dickinson (BDX) holdings?

The Becton Dickinson shares are held principally on behalf of investment advisory clients of First Eagle, including funds and institutional accounts; these clients have rights to dividends and sale proceeds.

What is the basis for First Eagle being deemed a beneficial owner of Becton Dickinson (BDX) shares?

First Eagle Investment Management, an adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, is deemed beneficial owner of 14,138,027 shares because it acts as investment adviser to various clients holding those securities.

Is First Eagle’s Becton Dickinson (BDX) ownership held directly or through subsidiaries?

The Becton Dickinson shares reported as beneficially owned by First Eagle are held by or at the direction of First Eagle Investment Management, LLC and/or its investment adviser subsidiaries, principally for advisory clients.

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Available on EDGAR 08/06/2026 - 10:24 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/06/2026 - 10:23 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Becton Dickinson & Co

(Name of Issuer)

Common

(Title of Class of Securities)

075887109

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 075887109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 12,845,517.24
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 14,138,027.21
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,138,027.21

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Becton Dickinson & Co
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, US-NJ, 07417, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, 10105, New York, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 075887109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 14,138,027
(b)	Percent of class: 5.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 12,845,517
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 14,138,027
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Securities reported on this Schedule 13G as being beneficially owned by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC are held by or at the direction of First Eagle Investment Management, LLC and/or one or more of its investment adviser subsidiaries, which may include First Eagle Separate Account Management, LLC, principally on behalf of investment advisory clients, which may include investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act, employee benefit plans, pension funds, other institutional clients, or separate accounts, but sometimes for its own account. First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (FEIM), an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 14,138,027.21 shares, or 5.13% of the common stock believed to be outstanding as a result of acting as investment adviser to various clients. Clients of FEIM have the right to receive and the ultimate power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds of the sale of, such securities.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC

Signature:	David O'Connor
Name/Title:	General Counsel
Date:	08/06/2026