BD Announces Results For 2015 Second Fiscal Quarter

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today reported quarterly revenues of $2.051 billion for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015, representing a decrease of 1.0 percent from the prior-year period, or an increase of 4.9 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

"We are proud of our final standalone quarter, as we welcome CareFusion to BD," said Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman, CEO and President. "Our performance this quarter demonstrates the breadth of the growth drivers across our businesses and regions, and highlights the diversity of our portfolio. We look forward to the future with confidence as we integrate the acquisition of CareFusion."

Second Quarter and Six-Month Fiscal 2015 Operating Results
Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.61, compared with $1.59 in the prior-year period. This represents an increase of 1.3 percent, or 8.2 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Current and prior-year results were impacted by certain specified items, which exclude, among other items, the non-cash amortization of intangible assets. These specified items are detailed in the accompanying reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures. On a reported basis, diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were $1.08 compared with $1.45 in the prior-year period.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2015, adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.14, compared with $3.02 in the prior-year period. This represents an increase of 4.0 percent, or 11.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis. On a reported basis, diluted earnings per share were $2.28, compared with $2.82 in the prior-year period.

Segment Results
In the BD Medical segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $1.106 billion, representing a decrease of 0.9 percent compared with the prior-year period, or an increase of 5.4 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis. The segment's revenue growth reflects strong sales in the Medical Surgical Systems unit, partially offset by an unfavorable comparison to the prior-year period in the Diabetes Care and Pharmaceutical Systems units.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2015, BD Medical revenues decreased 0.1 percent, or increased 4.8 percent on a currency-neutral basis.

In the BD Life Sciences segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $945 million, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent compared with the prior-year period, or an increase of 4.4 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis. The segment's revenue growth reflects strong clinical microbiology sales in the Diagnostic Systems unit and solid sales in Preanalytical Systems. The Biosciences unit was negatively impacted by the timing of government funding in Japan, as expected.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2015, BD Life Sciences revenues increased 0.9 percent, or 5.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis.

Geographic Results
Second quarter revenues in the U.S. of $863 million represent an increase of 4.5 percent over the prior-year period. U.S. revenues reflected notable growth across both segments. Within the BD Medical segment, strong Medical Surgical Systems growth was partially offset by the aforementioned unfavorable comparison to the prior-year period in the Diabetes Care and Pharmaceutical Systems units. The Life Sciences segment reflects strong growth within Diagnostic Systems' clinical microbiology products, in addition to strong research reagent and instrument growth in Biosciences.

Revenues outside of the U.S. were $1.188 billion, representing a decrease of 4.7 percent compared with the prior-year period, or an increase of 5.2 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis. International revenues reflected softness in Japan due to the aforementioned impact of the timing of government funding as well as softness in emerging markets. Growth in emerging markets was impacted by order timing in China, as well as other countries. The Company also experienced softness in Brazil, as expected. The Company expects growth of approximately 10 percent in emerging markets for the total fiscal year.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2015, revenues in the U.S. were $1.744 billion, representing an increase of 4.1 percent compared with the prior-year period. Revenues outside of the U.S. were $2.358 billion, representing a decrease of 2.2 percent when compared with the prior-year period, or an increase of 5.8 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.

Fiscal 2015 Outlook for Full Year
On a standalone basis, the Company reaffirms its previously communicated currency-neutral revenue and earnings guidance. The Company estimates that revenues for the full fiscal year 2015 will increase approximately 5.0 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis. On a reported basis, revenues are expected to decline approximately 1.5 percent, due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency. The Company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to grow 9.0 to 10.0 percent on a foreign currency-neutral basis.  Including the estimated unfavorable impact of foreign-currency, adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $6.43 and $6.50.

Revenues for the full fiscal year 2015, including the accretion from the acquisition of CareFusion, are expected to increase approximately 28.0 to 29.0 percent on a foreign-currency neutral basis, or between 21.0 and 22.0 percent on a reported basis. The estimated annualized organic revenue growth, including CareFusion, is expected to be approximately 4.5 percent.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the full fiscal year 2015, which excludes, among other specified items, the non-cash amortization of intangible assets, and includes the accretion from the CareFusion acquisition, are expected to be between $7.00 and $7.10. This represents growth of 19.0 to 20.0 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Including the estimated unfavorable impact of foreign-currency, the Company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share growth of 8.0 to 9.0 percent. The Company expects full fiscal year reported diluted earnings per share to be between $4.20 and $4.30.

Conference Call Information
A conference call regarding BD's second quarter results will be broadcast live on BD's website, www.bd.com/investors, along with related slides, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) Thursday, May 7^th, 2015.  The conference call will be available for replay on BD's website, www.bd.com/investors, or at 1-800-585-8367 (domestic) and 1-404-537-3406 (international) through the close of business on Thursday, May 14^th, 2015, confirmation number 21629817.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Financial Tables
This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures.  Reconciliations of these and other non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial tables.  Within the attached financial tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers.  Percentages and earnings per share amounts presented are calculated from the underlying amounts.

About BD
BD is a leading medical technology company that partners with customers and stakeholders to address many of the world's most pressing and evolving health needs. Our innovative solutions are focused on improving medication management and patient safety; supporting infection prevention practices; equipping surgical and interventional procedures; improving drug delivery; aiding anesthesiology and respiratory care; advancing cellular research and applications; enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and cancers; and supporting the management of diabetes. We are more than 45,000 associates in 50 countries who strive to fulfill our purpose of "Helping all people live healthy lives" by advancing the quality, accessibility, safety and affordability of healthcare around the world. In 2015, BD welcomed CareFusion and its products into the BD family of solutions. For more information on BD, please visit www.bd.com.

This press release, including the section entitled "Fiscal 2015 Outlook for Full Year", contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD's performance, including future revenues and earnings per share.  All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statement.  With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual results to vary materially.  These factors include, but are not limited to: risks relating to the integration of CareFusion's operations, products and employees into BD and the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits of the proposed acquisition will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected timeframe; potential cuts in governmental healthcare spending, which could result in reduced demand for our product or downward pricing pressure; measures to contain healthcare costs; adverse changes in regional, national or foreign economic conditions, including any impact that may result on our ability to access credit markets and finance our operations, the demand for our products and services as a result of reduced government funding, lower utilization rates or otherwise, or our suppliers' ability to provide products needed for our operations; changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates; our ability to successfully integrate any businesses we acquire; the adverse impact of cyber-attacks on our information systems; competitive factors including technological advances and new products introduced by competitors; pricing and market pressures; difficulties inherent in product development, delays in product introductions and uncertainty of market acceptance of new products; increases in energy costs and their effect on, among other things, the cost of producing BD's products; efficacy or safety concerns relating to product recalls; fluctuations in costs and availability of raw materials and in BD's ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; new or changing laws and regulations impacting our business or changes in enforcement practices with respect to such laws; uncertainties of litigation (as described in BD's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission); future healthcare reform, including changes in government pricing and reimbursement policies or other cost containment reforms; the effects of potential pandemic diseases; and issuance of new or revised accounting standards, as well as other factors discussed in BD's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We do not intend to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof except as required by applicable laws or regulations.

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