BD Provides Update Regarding the Planned Spinoff of Embecta Corp.
- Record date for spin-off is
March 22, 2022 - "When Issued" trading of embecta common stock is expected to begin on
March 21, 2022 , under the ticker "EMBCV" - BD expects the spin-off of embecta to be completed on
April 1, 2022 - "Regular way" trading of embecta common shares is expected to commence on
April 1, 2022 , under the ticker "EMBC"
Shareholder Distributions
BD has set a record date of
"When-issued" Trading
There is no current market for embecta common stock. embecta expects trading in its common stock to begin on a "when issued" basis on or around
BD expects that, beginning on or around
BD shareholders who sell their shares in the "regular-way" market on or before
Treatment of Preferred Shares
Only holders of BD common shares as of the close of business on the record date will be entitled to the distribution of embecta common stock in the spin-off. Holders of BD's Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock will not receive shares of embecta common stock in the distribution. Instead, under the terms of such preferred stock, the conversion rate of such preferred stock will be increased as a result of the spin-off. Such increase to the conversion ratio will be based on the volume weighted average price of BD common shares and embecta common stock over the 10 consecutive trading day period following the completion of the spin-off and is described in more detail in the prospectus supplement for the Series B preferred stock, dated
Information Statement
No action is required by BD shareholders to receive the shares of embecta common stock to be distributed in the spin-off. An information statement containing details regarding the spin-off, embecta common stock and embecta's business and management following the consummation of the distribution was made available to the BD shareholders on
Tax-Free Status of Transaction
BD has received a private letter ruling from the
Transaction Agent
The distribution agent, transfer agent, and registrar for embecta common stock will be
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services, and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
About embecta
Upon the completion of the planned spinoff of BD's diabetes care business, embecta will be one of the largest pure-play diabetes management companies in the world. embecta will leverage its nearly 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of approximately 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com.
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Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD and the proposed spinoff of embecta, including the expected timing of completion of the spinoff. All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual outcomes to vary materially. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the impact, timing or terms of the spinoff and the risk that conditions to the spinoff will not be satisfied and/or that the spinoff will not be completed within the expected time frame, on the expected terms or at all, as well as other factors discussed in BD's filings and embecta's filings with the
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