SEC Becton Fair Fund Now Accepting Claims - If you purchased Becton, Dickinson and Company common stock (BD) from February 5, 2019, through February 5, 2020, and suffered losses, you may be eligible for a distribution payment from a $175 Million Fair Fund

SEATTLE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JND Legal Administration --

On December 16, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") issued the Order instituting and simultaneously settling cease-and-desist proceedings against Becton, Dickinson and Company (the "Respondent" or "BD"). In the Order, the Commission found that the Respondent made repeated misrepresentations to investors regarding the risks it was taking in selling its Alaris infusion pump from 2016 to early 2020. On February 6, 2020, BD conducted an earnings call informing investors that the company needed to revise its financial guidance for the full fiscal year and obtain new 510(k) clearance for the Alaris infusion pump. Additionally, BD informed investors that it would cease selling the device until the FDA granted that clearance. Shares of BD fell by about 12% that day, harming investors who bought BD shares at prices inflated by the company's disclosure and accounting failures. Without admitting or denying the Commission's findings, Respondent consented to the entry of the Commission Order which found that Respondent violated Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and the following provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Sections 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B); Section 13(a) and Rules 13a-1, 13a-11, 13a-13, and 13a-15 thereunder. The Commission ordered the Respondent to pay a $175,000,000.00 civil money penalty to the Commission. The Commission also created the Fair Fund, pursuant to Section 308(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, so the penalty collected can be distributed to harmed investors.

Company (Trading Symbol) [Relevant Period start and end dates (inclusive)]:

• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) [2/5/2019 through 2/5/2020]

If you purchased or acquired Becton, Dickinson and Company common stock (BD) from February 5, 2019, through February 5, 2020, and suffered losses, and would like to be considered for eligibility for a distribution from the Becton Fair Fund, you must submit a completed and signed Claim Form, including adequate supporting documentation, to the Fund Administrator by the Claims Bar Date of December 13, 2026.

The Claim Form is available at the Becton Fair Fund website www.BectonFairFund.com. Additionally, electronic claim submission is encouraged and can be done through the Fair Fund website. You may send your Claim Form to the Fund Administrator; Claim Forms must be postmarked no later than December 13, 2026, if sent by First Class Mail; and if not by First Class Mail, received by the Fund Administrator by December 13, 2026. Claim Forms should be directed to the following address:

Becton Fair Fund
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91229
Seattle, WA 98111

Brokers, Dealers, and other nominees that may have records of purchasers of the Security during the Relevant Period must notify the respective beneficial owners within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Notice Packet so that beneficial owners may timely file a claim or provide to the Fund Administrator within fourteen (14) days of receipt a list of last known names and addresses for all beneficial owners for whom the record holders purchased the Security during the Relevant Period.

Additional information regarding the Fair Fund, including the Plan, the Plan Notice, the Claim Form, relevant deadlines, and other related materials, are available at the Fair Fund website. You may also obtain additional information or request copies of the Claim Form by contacting the Fund Administrator toll‑free at (866) 910-1105, by emailing [email protected], or by writing to:

Becton Fair Fund
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91229
Seattle, WA 98111

Please check the Fair Fund website www.BectonFairFund.com frequently for updates.

SOURCE JND Legal Administration