Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading global medical technology company that manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents[2]. Founded in 1897 in New York City by Maxwell Becton and Fairleigh S. Dickinson, the company has grown to become one of the largest medical technology companies in the world[2][6]. ## Company Overview BD is headquartered in New Jersey and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BDX[1]. The company is currently led by CEO Thomas Polen, who has been in the position since January 28, 2020. ## Business Segments BD operates through three main business segments: 1. **BD Medical**: Offers medical devices and consulting services primarily for hospitals and healthcare providers. 2. **BD Life Sciences**: Focuses on biosciences, integrated diagnostic solutions, and lab automation. 3. **BD Interventional**: Provides various medical technologies and devices[2]. ## Financial Performance As of the latest available data, BD reported: - Market capitalization: $65.69 billion - Stock price: $226.51 - Annual revenue: $20.25 billion (fiscal year 2021) - Net income: $2.002 billion (fiscal year 2021)[2] ## Innovation and Sustainability BD is committed to innovation and sustainability: - The company invests in developing new technologies to improve patient outcomes[6]. - BD has been recognized for its environmental performance, ranking 83rd overall in Newsweek's 2009 Green Rankings[2]. - The company has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index for multiple consecutive years[2]. ## Global Presence With a workforce of approximately 75,000 employees, BD operates on a global scale, advancing healthcare through improved medical discovery, diagnostics, and treatment[2][6]. The company's products play a crucial role in global healthcare systems, and BD continues to expand its reach and impact in the medical technology sector[5]. Citations: [1] https://www.bd.com/en-us [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BD_(company) [3] https://www.linkedin.com/company/bd1 [4] https://www.bd.com/en-in [5] https://www.bd.com/ko-kr/about-bd/our-company [6] https://www.bd.com/ko-kr