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Becton Dickinson (BDX) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on February 25, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). BDX running $2B aggregate tender offer across 15 debt series, buying back bonds at various maturities from 2026 to 2050.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- BDX running $2B aggregate tender offer across 15 debt series, buying back bonds at various maturities from 2026 to 2050
- Early tender demand exceeded the $2B Aggregate Offer Cap, triggering proration on 3.794% Senior Notes due 2050
- Largest early tenders: 4.669% Notes ($656M of $1.5B outstanding), 3.700% Notes ($699M of $1.725B outstanding), 4.685% Notes ($472M of $983M outstanding)
- BDX upsized the Offer SubCap on 4.685% Senior Notes and raised the Aggregate Offer Cap, signaling stronger-than-expected bondholder participation
- Debt management exercise likely funded by proceeds from BDX's previously announced spin-off or asset monetization: reduces interest burden on legacy high-coupon obligations
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