Form 4: Becton Dickinson SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Reports Sale of Common Stock

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Thomas J Spoerel, SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer of Becton Dickinson, reported the sale of 300 shares of common stock at a price of $239.31 on June 10, 2024.

Summary

  • On June 10, 2024, Thomas J Spoerel, the SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer of Becton Dickinson & Co, sold 300 shares of common stock.
  • The sale price was $239.31 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Spoerel directly owns 1,976 shares of Becton Dickinson common stock.
  • Spoerel also indirectly owns 117 shares through the Becton, Dickinson and Company 401(k) Plan as of June 10, 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral disclosure of a stock sale by an executive, with no inherent positive or negative implications.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider trading activity, which is common for executives of publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The sale of shares by an executive could be perceived negatively by some shareholders, but it is a relatively small transaction and may not have a significant impact.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/10/2024Date of the stock sale transaction
06/10/2024Date of 401(k) Plan information
06/11/2024Date of signature by power of attorney

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