8-K
Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported): August 22, 2022
BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| New Jersey | 001-4802 | 22-0760120 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br><br> <br>incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 1 Becton Drive<br><br> <br>Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | 07417-1880 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(201) 847-6800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of Each Exchange<br><br> <br>on Which Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, par value $1.00 | BDX | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 6.00% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B | BDXB | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.000% Notes due December 15, 2022 | BDX22A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.900% Notes due December 15, 2026 | BDX26 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.401% Notes due May 24, 2023 | BDX23A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 3.020% Notes due May 24, 2025 | BDX25 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.632% Notes due June 4, 2023 | BDX/23A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.208% Notes due June 4, 2026 | BDX/26A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.213% Notes due February 12, 2036 | BDX/36 | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.000% Notes due August 13, 2023 | BDX23B | New York Stock Exchange |
| 0.034% Notes due August 13, 2025 | BDX25A | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events
On August 22, 2022, Becton, Dickinson and Company (the “Company”) announced the early tender results for its previously announced tender offers (collectively, the “Tender Offers”) to purchase for cash, subject to prioritized acceptance levels, series-specific aggregate principal amount caps, if any (the “Offer SubCaps”), and proration if applicable, up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the “Aggregate Offer Cap”) of its (i) 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050 (the “3.794% Senior Notes”), (ii) 7.000% Senior Debentures due 2027 (the “7.000% Senior Debentures”), (iii) 6.700% Senior Debentures due 2028 (the “6.700% Senior Debentures”), (iv) 6.000% Senior Notes due 2039 (the “6.000% Senior Notes”), (v) 5.000% Senior Notes due 2040 (the “5.000% Senior Notes”), (vi) 4.685% Senior Notes due 2044 (the “4.685% Senior Notes”) and (vii) 4.669% Senior Notes due 2047 (the “4.669% Senior Notes” and, together with the 3.794% Senior Notes, 7.000% Senior Debentures, 6.700% Senior Debentures, 6.000% Senior Notes, 5.000% Senior Notes and 4.685% Senior Notes, the “Securities”), and the exercise of its previously disclosed right to amend the Tender Offers to increase the Offer SubCap applicable to the 3.794% Senior Notes.
On August 22, 2022, the Company also announced the pricing for the Tender Offers. The Tender Offers are being made pursuant to the offer to purchase, dated August 8, 2022, as amended and supplemented by the Company’s press release on August 22, 2022 (as so amended, the “Offer to Purchase”) announcing the upsizing of the Offer SubCap applicable to the 3.794% Senior Notes, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers.
In order to receive the Early Tender Payment (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for tendering early, holders of Securities must have validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their Securities by 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2022 (the “Early Tender Date”). At the Early Tender Date, holders had tendered and not validly withdrawn $343,738,000 of the $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 3.794% Senior Notes, $51,946,000 of the $168,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 7.000% Senior Debentures, $54,689,000 of the $167,050,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 6.700% Senior Debentures, $127,144,000 of the $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 6.000% Senior Notes, $34,106,000 of the $124,984,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes, $344,466,000 of the $1,024,998,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 4.685% Senior Notes and $485,103,000 of the $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 4.669% Senior Notes. Because the aggregate principal amount of 3.794% Senior Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to or at the Early Tender Date exceeds the applicable Offer SubCap and the aggregate principal amount of Securities validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to or at the Early Tender Date exceeds the Aggregate Offer Cap, the Company will accept for purchase the 3.794% Senior Notes and the 4.685% Senior Notes on a prorated basis.
Furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference are copies of the press releases announcing the early tender results and upsizing of the Offer SubCap applicable to the 3.794% Senior Notes and the pricing of the Tender Offers, respectively.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated August 22, 2022, announcing the early tender results and upsizing of offer subcap. |
| 99.2 | Press Release, dated August 22, 2022, announcing the pricing of the tender offers. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date: August 22, 2022 | By: | /s/ Gary DeFazio | |
| Name: | Gary DeFazio | ||
| Title: | Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Becton, Dickinson and Company Announces Early Tender Results and Upsizing of Offer SubCap
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ, August 22, 2022 – Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) (the “Company” or “BD”) today announced the early tender results for its previously announced Tender Offers (as defined below) to purchase for cash certain of its outstanding debt securities listed in the table below.
In making the announcement, the Company has exercised its previously disclosed right to amend such Tender Offers to increase the Offer SubCap (as defined below) applicable to the 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050 from $175,000,000 principal amount to $190,000,000 principal amount.
The Tender Offers are being made pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the offer to purchase, dated August 8, 2022 (as amended and supplemented hereby, the “Offer to Purchase”). Except as specifically amended hereby, all other terms of the Tender Offers as previously announced in the Offer to Purchase remain unchanged. The Company refers investors to the Offer to Purchase for the complete terms and conditions of the Tender Offers.
The Company is offering to purchase for cash up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount (which, subject to applicable law, may be increased in the Company’s sole discretion, the “Aggregate Offer Cap”) of its (i) 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050, (ii) 7.000% Senior Debentures due 2027, (iii) 6.700% Senior Debentures due 2028, (iv) 6.000% Senior Notes due 2039, (v) 5.000% Senior Notes due 2040, (vi) 4.685% Senior Notes due 2044 and (vii) 4.669% Senior Notes due 2047 (collectively, the “Securities” and each a “series”), in the order of priority set forth in the table below (each, an “Acceptance Priority Level”), subject to an aggregate principal amount of each series of Securities that does not exceed the applicable Offer SubCap, if any, set forth in the table below (each, an “Offer SubCap”) (collectively, the “Tender Offers”); provided that the Company will only accept for purchase up to an aggregate principal amount of all series of Securities that does not exceed the Aggregate Offer Cap.
As of the previously announced early tender date and time of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2022 (the “Early Tender Date”), according to information provided by Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers, the aggregate principal amount of each series of Securities set forth in the table below under “Principal Amount Tendered at Early Tender Date” has been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Tender Offers. Withdrawal rights for the Securities expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Early Tender Date.
| Title of Security | CUSIP Number | Principal Amount Outstanding | Offer SubCap | Acceptance Priority Level^(1)^ | U.S. Treasury Reference<br><br> <br>Security | Bloomberg Reference Page | Fixed Spread | Early Tender Payment ^(2)(3)^ | Principal Amount Tendered at Early Tender Date | Aggregate Principal Amount Accepted for Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050 | 075887CK3 | $750,000,000 | $190,000,000 | 1 | 2.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 2/15/2052 | FIT1 | +145 bps | $30 | $343,738,000 | $190,000,000 |
| 7.000% Senior Debentures due 2027 | 075887AN9 | $168,000,000 | N/A | 2 | 2.750% U.S. Treasury Notes due 7/31/2027 | FIT1 | +105 bps | $30 | $51,946,000 | $51,946,000 |
| 6.700% Senior Debentures due 2028 | 075887AQ2 | $167,050,000 | N/A | 3 | 2.750% U.S. Treasury Notes due 7/31/2027 | FIT1 | +115 bps | $30 | $54,689,000 | $54,689,000 |
| 6.000% Senior Notes due 2039 | 075887AV1 | $250,000,000 | N/A | 4 | 3.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 5/15/2042 | FIT1 | +130 bps | $30 | $127,144,000 | $127,144,000 |
| 5.000% Senior Notes due 2040 | 075887AX7 | $124,984,000 | N/A | 5 | 3.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 5/15/2042 | FIT1 | +135 bps | $30 | $34,106,000 | $34,106,000 |
| 4.685% Senior Notes due 2044 | 075887BG3 | $1,024,998,000 | $325,000,000 | 6 | 3.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 5/15/2042 | FIT1 | +130 bps | $30 | $344,466,000 | $42,115,000 |
| 4.669% Senior Notes due 2047 | 075887BX6 | $1,500,000,000 | N/A | 7 | 2.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 2/15/2052 | FIT1 | +155 bps | $30 | $485,103,000 | $0 |
| (1) | Subject to the Aggregate Offer Cap, Offer SubCap, if any, and proration if applicable, the principal amount of each series of Securities that is purchased in the Tender<br> Offers has been determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order) specified in this column. | |||||||||
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| (2) | Per $1,000 principal amount of Securities validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase. | |||||||||
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| (3) | The Total Consideration (as defined below) for each series of Securities validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase is calculated<br> using the applicable Fixed Spread and is inclusive of the applicable Early Tender Payment. The Total Consideration for each series of Securities does not include the applicable Accrued Interest (as defined below), which will be payable in<br> addition to the applicable Total Consideration. | |||||||||
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All conditions, including the financing condition, in respect of the Tender Offers were satisfied or waived by the Company at the Early Tender Date. The Company has elected to exercise its right to make payment for the Securities that were validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and that are accepted for purchase on August 23, 2022 (the “Early Settlement Date”).
As previously disclosed in the Offer to Purchase, because the aggregate principal amount of 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050 validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to or at the Early Tender Date exceeds the applicable Offer SubCap and the aggregate principal amount of Securities validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to or at the Early Tender Date exceeds the Aggregate Offer Cap, the Company will accept for purchase the 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050 and the 4.685% Senior Notes due 2044 on a prorated basis as set forth in the table above. As described further in the Offer to Purchase, Securities tendered and not accepted for purchase will be promptly credited to the tendering holder’s account. Since the Tender Offers are fully subscribed at the Early Tender Date, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase any Securities tendered after the Early Tender Date on a subsequent settlement date.
The applicable consideration (the “Total Consideration”) offered per $1,000 principal amount of each series of Securities validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the applicable Tender Offer will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the applicable fixed spread for such Securities specified in the table above plus the applicable yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the table above as displayed on the applicable page on the Bloomberg Bond Trader FIT1 page at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on August 22, 2022. The Company expects to announce the pricing of the Tender Offers later today.
Only holders of Securities who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Securities at or prior to the Early Tender Date are eligible to receive the Total Consideration for Securities accepted for purchase. Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on Securities validly tendered and accepted for purchase from the applicable last interest payment date up to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date (“Accrued Interest”).
All Securities accepted for purchase will be retired and cancelled and will no longer remain outstanding obligations of the Company.
Information Relating to the Tender Offers
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are the lead dealer managers for the Tender Offers. Academy Securities, Inc., Loop Capital Markets LLC and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC are co-dealer managers for the Tender Offers. Investors with questions regarding the Tender Offers may contact Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or (704) 410-4759 (collect) or by email at liabilitymanagement@wellsfargo.com. Global Bondholder Services Corporation is the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers and can be contacted at (855) 654-2014 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect).
None of the Company or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the dealer managers, the tender and information agent or the trustee with respect to any series of Securities is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender any Securities in response to any of the Tender Offers, and neither the Company nor any such other person has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender any of their Securities, and, if so, the principal amount of Securities to tender.
The full details of the Tender Offers, including complete instructions on how to tender Securities, are included in the Offer to Purchase. Holders are strongly encouraged to read carefully the Offer to Purchase, including materials incorporated by reference therein, because they contain important information. The Offer to Purchase may be downloaded from Global Bondholder Services Corporation’s website at www.gbsc-usa.com/BectonDickinson or obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, free of charge, by calling toll-free at (855) 654-2014 (bankers and brokers can call collect at (212) 430-3774).
This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy, or the solicitation of an offer to sell, any of the Securities and the Tender Offers do not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Securities in any jurisdiction or in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care.
Contacts:
| Media: | Investors: |
|---|---|
| Troy Kirkpatrick | Francesca DeMartino |
| VP, Public Relations | SVP, Head of Investor Relations |
| 858.617.2361 | 201.847.5743 |
| troy.kirkpatrick@bd.com | francesca.demartino@bd.com |
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under federal securities laws) regarding BD’s performance, including in relation to the consummation of the Tender Offers. All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statement. With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual results to vary materially. These factors include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed in BD’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BD does not intend to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by applicable laws or regulations.
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Exhibit 99.2
Becton, Dickinson and Company Announces Pricing of the Tender Offers
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ, August 22, 2022 – Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) (the “Company” or “BD”) today announced the consideration payable in connection with its previously announced Tender Offers (as defined below) to purchase for cash up to $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount (which, subject to applicable law, may be increased in the Company’s sole discretion, the “Aggregate Offer Cap”) of its (i) 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050, (ii) 7.000% Senior Debentures due 2027, (iii) 6.700% Senior Debentures due 2028, (iv) 6.000% Senior Notes due 2039, (v) 5.000% Senior Notes due 2040, (vi) 4.685% Senior Notes due 2044 and (vii) 4.669% Senior Notes due 2047 (collectively, the “Securities” and each a “series”), in the order of priority set forth in the table below (each, an “Acceptance Priority Level”), subject to an aggregate principal amount of each series of Securities that does not exceed the applicable Offer SubCap, if any, set forth in the table below (each, an “Offer SubCap”) (collectively, the “Tender Offers”); provided that the Company will only accept for purchase up to an aggregate principal amount of all series of Securities that does not exceed the Aggregate Offer Cap.
The table below sets forth the Total Consideration for each series of Securities.
| Title of Security | CUSIP Number | Principal Amount<br><br> <br>Outstanding | Offer SubCap | Acceptance<br><br> <br>Priority Level^(1)^ | U.S. Treasury Reference<br><br> Security | Bloomberg<br><br> <br>Reference Page | Fixed Spread | Early Tender<br><br> <br>Payment ^(2)(3)^ | Total<br><br> <br>Consideration ^(2)(3)^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050 | 075887CK3 | $750,000,000 | $190,000,000 | 1 | 2.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 2/15/2052 | FIT1 | +145 bps | $30 | $854.23 |
| 7.000% Senior Debentures due 2027 | 075887AN9 | $168,000,000 | N/A | 2 | 2.750% U.S. Treasury Notes due 7/31/2027 | FIT1 | +105 bps | $30 | $1,124.49 |
| 6.700% Senior Debentures due 2028 | 075887AQ2 | $167,050,000 | N/A | 3 | 2.750% U.S. Treasury Notes due 7/31/2027 | FIT1 | +115 bps | $30 | $1,125.53 |
| 6.000% Senior Notes due 2039 | 075887AV1 | $250,000,000 | N/A | 4 | 3.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 5/15/2042 | FIT1 | +130 bps | $30 | $1,137.71 |
| 5.000% Senior Notes due 2040 | 075887AX7 | $124,984,000 | N/A | 5 | 3.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 5/15/2042 | FIT1 | +135 bps | $30 | $1,018.79 |
| 4.685% Senior Notes due 2044 | 075887BG3 | $1,024,998,000 | $325,000,000 | 6 | 3.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 5/15/2042 | FIT1 | +130 bps | $30 | $985.23 |
| 4.669% Senior Notes due 2047 | 075887BX6 | $1,500,000,000 | N/A | 7 | 2.250% U.S. Treasury Notes due 2/15/2052 | FIT1 | +155 bps | $30 | $974.84 |
| (1) | Subject to the Aggregate Offer Cap, Offer SubCap, if any, and proration if applicable, the principal amount of each series of Securities that is purchased in the Tender Offers<br> has been determined in accordance with the applicable Acceptance Priority Level (in numerical priority order) specified in this column. | ||||||||
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| (2) | Per $1,000 principal amount of Securities validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (as defined below) and accepted for purchase. | ||||||||
| --- | --- | ||||||||
| (3) | The Total Consideration (as defined below) for each series of Securities validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase is calculated using the<br> applicable Fixed Spread and is inclusive of the applicable Early Tender Payment. The Total Consideration for each series of Securities does not include the applicable Accrued Interest (as defined below), which will be payable in addition to<br> the applicable Total Consideration. | ||||||||
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The Tender Offers are being made pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the offer to purchase, dated August 8, 2022, as amended and supplemented by the Company’s press release on August 22, 2022 (as so amended, the “Offer to Purchase”) announcing the upsizing of the Offer SubCap applicable to the 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050. The Company refers investors to the Offer to Purchase for the complete terms and conditions of the Tender Offers.
The “Total Consideration” listed in the table above per $1,000 principal amount of each series of Securities was determined at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on August 22, 2022. Only holders of Securities who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Securities at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 19, 2022 (the “Early Tender Date”) are eligible to receive the Total Consideration for Securities accepted for purchase. As previously announced, the Company has elected to exercise its right to make payment for the Securities that were validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date and that are accepted for purchase on August 23, 2022 (the “Early Settlement Date”). Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on Securities validly tendered and accepted for purchase from the applicable last interest payment date up to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date (“Accrued Interest”). Since the Tender Offers are fully subscribed at the Early Tender Date, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase any Securities tendered after the Early Tender Date on a subsequent settlement date.
Information Relating to the Tender Offers
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are the lead dealer managers for the Tender Offers. Academy Securities, Inc., Loop Capital Markets LLC and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC are co-dealer managers for the Tender Offers. Investors with questions regarding the Tender Offers may contact Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect) or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or (704) 410-4759 (collect) or by email at liabilitymanagement@wellsfargo.com. Global Bondholder Services Corporation is the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers and can be contacted at (855) 654-2014 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect).
None of the Company or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the dealer managers, the tender and information agent or the trustee with respect to any series of Securities is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender any Securities in response to any of the Tender Offers, and neither the Company nor any such other person has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender any of their Securities, and, if so, the principal amount of Securities to tender.
The full details of the Tender Offers, including complete instructions on how to tender Securities, are included in the Offer to Purchase. Holders are strongly encouraged to read carefully the Offer to Purchase, including materials incorporated by reference therein, because they contain important information. The Offer to Purchase may be downloaded from Global Bondholder Services Corporation’s website at www.gbsc-usa.com/BectonDickinson or obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, free of charge, by calling toll-free at (855) 654-2014 (bankers and brokers can call collect at (212) 430-3774).
This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy, or the solicitation of an offer to sell, any of the Securities and the Tender Offers do not constitute an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell Securities in any jurisdiction or in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care.
Contacts:
| Media: | Investors: |
|---|---|
| Troy Kirkpatrick | Francesca DeMartino |
| VP, Public Relations | SVP, Head of Investor Relations |
| 858.617.2361 | 201.847.5743 |
| troy.kirkpatrick@bd.com | francesca.demartino@bd.com |
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under federal securities laws) regarding BD’s performance, including in relation to the consummation of the Tender Offers. All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statement. With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual results to vary materially. These factors include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed in BD’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BD does not intend to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by applicable laws or regulations.