Form 4: Becton Dickinson Executive Richard Byrd Reports Stock Sale
SEC Form 4 Filing
Richard Byrd, EVP & President Interventional at Becton Dickinson & Co, reports the sale of 459 shares of common stock at $230 per share on March 18, 2025.
Summary
- On March 18, 2025, Richard Byrd, an Executive Vice President and President Interventional at Becton Dickinson & Co, sold 459 shares of the company's common stock.
- The sale price was $230 per share.
- Following the transaction, Byrd directly owns 6,952 shares of Becton Dickinson & Co.
- The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 11, 2024.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a routine disclosure of a pre-planned stock sale by an executive.
Industry Context
This is a routine disclosure of an insider transaction. Insider sales can sometimes be interpreted negatively by the market, but in this case, the sale was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which mitigates concerns about opportunistic trading based on inside information.
Stakeholder Impact
- The sale of shares by an executive could have a minor impact on shareholder sentiment.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | Date of adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan |
| 03/18/2025 | Date of stock sale transaction |
| 03/19/2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing |
Keywords
Form 4, Becton Dickinson, BDX, Insider Trading, Richard Byrd, Stock Sale, Rule 10b5-1
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