Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 28, 2022, William M. Brown was elected to the Board of Directors of Becton, Dickinson and Company ("BD"). Upon joining BD's Board of Directors, Mr. Brown will serve as a member of both the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board. BD's Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Brown is independent under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange and the independence guidelines contained in BD's Statement of Corporate Governance Principles. Information regarding the compensation of the non-management members of BD's Board of Directors is included under the caption "Non-Management Director Compensation" in BD's proxy statement relating to its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Brown will receive restricted stock units valued at $188,958, representing a prorated grant from the effective date of his election to BD's 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

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