BD Files 8-K for Security Holder Vote
Ticker: BDX · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jan 31, 2025 · CIK: 10795
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: shareholder-vote, corporate-governance
Related Tickers: BDX
TL;DR
BD's shareholders are voting on company matters soon.
AI Summary
On January 28, 2025, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) filed an 8-K to report the submission of matters to a vote of its security holders. The filing indicates that a vote will be held regarding the company's common stock.
Why It Matters
This filing signals an upcoming shareholder vote, which could impact corporate governance and future strategic decisions for Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine procedural update regarding a shareholder vote and does not disclose any immediate financial risks or significant operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (company) — Registrant
- January 28, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- New Jersey (location) — State of Incorporation
FAQ
What specific matters will be submitted to a vote of Becton, Dickinson and Company's security holders?
The filing states that matters are being submitted to a vote of security holders, but does not specify the exact proposals in this particular 8-K.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported is January 28, 2025.
What is the SEC file number for Becton, Dickinson and Company's 8-K filing?
The SEC file number is 001-04802.
In which state is Becton, Dickinson and Company incorporated?
Becton, Dickinson and Company is incorporated in New Jersey.
What is the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Becton, Dickinson and Company?
The SIC code is 3841, for Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus.
Filing Stats: 702 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.1 · Accepted 2025-01-31 16:06:53
Key Financial Figures
- $1.00 B — ch registered Common stock, par value $1.00 BDX New York Stock Exchange 1.900% Notes
Filing Documents
- bdx-20250128.htm (8-K) — 77KB
- 0000010795-25-000011.txt ( ) — 288KB
- bdx-20250128.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- bdx-20250128_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 20KB
- bdx-20250128_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 36KB
- bdx-20250128_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 20KB
- bdx-20250128_htm.xml (XML) — 9KB
07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. BD held its 2025 Annual Meeting on January 28, 2025. The final voting results for each of the matters submitted to a vote of shareholders at the 2025 Annual Meeting are as follows: Proposal No. 1 : All of the Board of Directors' nominees for director were elected to serve for a term of one year and until their respective successors are elected and qualified, by the votes set forth in the table below. Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes William M. Brown 229,666,746 4,701,855 364,721 21,170,297 Catherine M. Burzik 222,460,121 7,797,905 4,475,296 21,170,297 Carrie L. Byington 233,523,789 852,341 357,193 21,170,297 R. Andrew Eckert 212,988,078 21,443,621 301,623 21,170,297 Claire M. Fraser 223,419,291 11,060,117 253,914 21,170,297 Jeffrey W. Henderson 213,692,268 20,691,456 349,598 21,170,297 Christopher Jones 219,391,801 15,072,728 268,792 21,170,297 Thomas E. Polen 214,682,478 18,775,493 1,275,352 21,170,297 Timothy M. Ring 233,071,138 1,320,264 341,919 21,170,297 Bertram L. Scott 222,906,992 11,548,073 278,257 21,170,297 Joanne Waldstreicher 231,633,856 2,805,606 293,860 21,170,297 Proposal No. 2 : The appointment of Ernst & Young as BD's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2025 was ratified by the shareholders by the votes set forth in the table below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 235,180,130 20,249,859 473,629 N/A Proposal No. 3 : The shareholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of BD's named executive officers by the votes set forth in the table below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 208,413,830 25,696,707 622,784 21,170,297
01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (Registrant) By: /s/ Stephanie M. Kelly Stephanie M. Kelly Associate General Counsel, Securities and Governance and Assistant Secretary Date: January 31, 2025