Company Overview

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has been advancing the world of health™ for over 125 years by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. Founded in 1897 by Maxwell Becton and Fairleigh Dickinson, the company initially focused on manufacturing medical devices. Over the years, BD has evolved into a global medical technology leader, providing a wide array of products and services that span from diagnostic systems to medical surgical tools.

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 the clinical process for healthcare providers. BD and its more than 70,000 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.

Business Segments

BD operates through two primary segments after its strategic restructuring:

BD Medical Segment

The BD Medical segment includes the Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS), Medication Management Solutions (MMS), and Pharmaceutical Systems (PS) business units, and the Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM) business unit, which was formed upon the closing of the acquisition of Critical Care from Edwards Lifesciences.

Key business units include:

- Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS): Vascular access management, hypodermic products, and infusion solutions.

- Medication Management Solutions (MMS): Infusion systems including the BD Alaris™ platform, dispensing, and pharmacy automation.

- Pharmaceutical Systems (PS): Pre-fillable syringes for biologics and other advanced drug delivery systems.

- Advanced Patient Monitoring (APM): Critical care monitoring technologies with AI-enabled clinical decision tools.

BD Life Sciences Segment (Under Separation)

In February 2025, BD announced its board of directors has unanimously authorized BD management to pursue a plan to separate BD's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business from the rest of BD to enhance strategic focus and growth-oriented investments and capital allocation.

The business is expected to have approximately $3.4 billion in fiscal 2024 revenue with a $22+ billion addressable market growing at mid- to high-single-digits, with more than 80% recurring revenue, and approximately 30% adjusted EBITDA margins.

Financial Performance and Market Position

The company's revenue saw a significant increase in the fiscal year 2024. Following the planned separation, the "New BD" is expected to maintain a strong market position within a large and growing addressable market.

Key Financial Metrics

- Fiscal Year 2024 Revenue: $20.2 billion (a 4.2% increase).

- "New BD" Fiscal 2024 Revenue (Post-Separation): Approximately $17.8 billion.

- Market Capitalization: $54.91 Billion USD (as of September 2025).

- Market Position: Ranks as the world's 407th most valuable company by market capitalization.

Strategic Initiatives and Acquisitions

Edwards Lifesciences Critical Care Acquisition

The company completed the acquisition of Critical Care from Edwards Lifesciences, expanding BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions with monitoring technologies, including advanced AI-enabled clinical decision tools. The combination of leading monitoring and infusion platforms enables future innovation opportunities for closed-loop monitoring and treatment.

Upcoming Separation

The company announced plans to spin off its biosciences and diagnostic solutions division. That division is set to be purchased by Waters in a complex deal that is not expected to close until 2026.

Innovation and Product Development

BD continues to drive innovation across multiple healthcare sectors:

Recent Product Launches

- Global commercial launch of the BD FACSDiscover™ A8 Cell Analyzer, the world's first cell analyzer featuring breakthrough spectral and real-time cell imaging technologies.

- Latest capacity expansion of the BD Neopak™ Glass Prefillable Syringe platform and commercial release of the BD Neopak™ XtraFlow™ Glass Prefillable Syringe for next-generation biologics.

- Health Canada approval of the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for use with self-collected vaginal specimens at home.

Manufacturing Excellence

BD celebrated 75 years of U.S. manufacturing excellence in Nebraska, where its Columbus site produces billions of vital medical supplies each year. For the first nine months of 2024, this site notably boosted domestic syringe production.

Corporate Sustainability

BD's Corporate Sustainability strategy—a four-pillar framework called Together We Advance—embraces the connections and interdependence between company health, planet health, community health, and human health. Through this framework, the company addresses the most relevant Corporate Sustainability issues for its business and stakeholders.

Environmental Achievements

- BD achieved its Scope 1 and 2 science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target for FY 2024, as well as mid-point reduction targets for water consumption and energy use.

- The company surpassed its Scope 1 and 2 science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for FY 2023 by 5 percentage points, with a reduction of 18% versus its fiscal 2019 baseline.

Leadership

Tom Polen serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director at Becton, Dickinson and Company since January 28, 2020. Under his leadership, the company has focused on transforming BD into a more growth-oriented organization while maintaining operational excellence.

Global Presence and Impact

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.

The company's strategic transformation through the BD 2025 strategy continues to position it as a leader in medical technology, with focused investments in high-growth areas and operational excellence driving sustainable value creation for stakeholders.

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