BD adopts executive severance plan; shareholders approve equity plan increase

BECTON DICKINSON & CO

Severance Plan adopted: CEO gets 1.5x base+bonus, ELT 1.0x, Business Unit Presidents 1.0x base.
Shareholders approved 3.935M share increase to 2004 equity plan; say-on-pay passed with ~91% support.
All 13 director nominees elected; auditor Ernst & Young ratified for FY2026.
Plan replaces prior severance policies; effective Jan 27, 2026.

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