---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-006794"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BDX"
cik: "0000010795"
company_name: "BECTON DICKINSON & CO"
filed_at: "2026-02-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T00:03:47.148705+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BD upsizes senior notes tender to $2B, announces early results and pricing

## Summary
- Upsized aggregate offer cap from $1.6B to $2.0B; early tenders exceeded cap, triggering proration on 3.794% notes due 2050.
- Accepted ~$2.12B in principal across 15 series; 3.794% notes accepted on prorated basis at $262.7M.
- Total Consideration per $1,000 principal ranged from $789.44 (3.794% notes) to $1,065.75 (6.700% debentures).
- Early settlement scheduled for February 27, 2026; all conditions satisfied or waived.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-006794
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BDX
- cik: 0000010795
- company_name: BECTON DICKINSON & CO
- filed_at: 2026-02-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10795/000114036126006794/0001140361-26-006794-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10795/000114036126006794/ef20066348_8k.htm

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