BDX · 8-K · 20260806PR053790

Litigation and Legal Risk

BECTON DICKINSON & CO · 2026-08-06 · Importance 36 · Surprise 40

BD recorded $75 million of charges for various legal matters during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, up from $64 million in the prior-year period, an increase exceeding 10%. The legal charges were included in the company’s $193 million of product, litigation and other items for the period. The release provides no jurisdiction, claim type or resolution timeline for these matters.