---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-022270"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BDX"
cik: "0000010795"
company_name: "BECTON DICKINSON & CO"
filed_at: "2026-05-20T21:05:06+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-20T21:08:45.157013+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BD subsidiary issues €600M 3.855% Notes due 2033; proceeds to repay near-term debt

## Summary
- €600M aggregate principal of 3.855% Notes due May 20, 2033 issued by BD indirect sub Becton Finance.
- Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).
- Proceeds, plus cash, to repay entire €1.208% Notes due June 4, 2026.
- Remaining net proceeds used for general corporate purposes.
- Redemption at BD's option: before Feb 20, 2033 at make-whole +15 bps; after at 100%.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-022270
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BDX
- cik: 0000010795
- company_name: BECTON DICKINSON & CO
- filed_at: 2026-05-20T21:05:06+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10795/000114036126022270/0001140361-26-022270-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/10795/000114036126022270/ef20074240_8k.htm

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