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business7 months ago•3 min saved

Waters to Acquire Becton Dickinson's Diagnostics Unit in $17.5 Billion Merger

Waters Corp is acquiring a Becton Dickinson bioscience and diagnostics unit in a $17.5 billion stock-and-cash deal, aiming to expand its presence in clinical and diagnostic markets, while Becton Dickinson exits a tariff-sensitive segment to focus on core medtech. The deal, structured through a Reverse Morris Trust, will result in Waters owning 61% of the new company, with Becton Dickinson shareholders holding 39%, but has faced skepticism from investors due to execution risks.

via Reuters|

#becton-dickinson #business #deal

finance1 year ago•4 min saved

"6 Dividend Stocks for Passive Income: Top Picks for March 2024"

Healthcare stocks with a history of consistently increasing dividends are a good investment. Johnson & Johnson, with a 62-year track record of raising dividends, offers a 3% yield and a AAA credit rating. Becton, Dickinson, known for medical devices, has raised dividends for 52 years and has a 1.6% yield. Abbott Laboratories, a healthcare conglomerate, has a 52-year history of increasing dividends and a 1.8% yield. These stocks are considered solid long-term investments due to their consistent dividend growth and strong financial positions.

via Yahoo Finance|

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business2 years ago•0 min saved

"Hot Stocks: AMC, Becton Dickinson, and Verrica Pharma on the Radar"

AMC Entertainment's proposed equity transactions were blocked by a judge, causing shares to surge 74% in after-hours trading. Becton Dickinson's updated BD Alaris Infusion System received FDA clearance, leading to a 5.9% climb in aftermarket trading. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' Ycanth topical solution for molluscum contagiosum was approved by the FDA, but shares slipped 12% in after-hours trading.

via MarketWatch|

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