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Becton, Dickinson & Co. (NYSE:BDX)

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Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

Becton, Dickinson & Co., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2016 Jun 30, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Net income (loss) 454 677 265 525 299 1,003 128 285 183 278 162 452 20 599 (135) 594 (12) (136) 327 (132) 343 562 18 391 338 229
Depreciation and amortization 557 557 592 568 558 555 553 534 537 530 553 574 563 563 566 568 553 291 286 279 261 262 273 272 280 289
Share-based compensation 57 83 48 51 55 83 51 52 59 82 53 56 59 93 61 54 66 141 36 39 38 61 38 39 43 76
Deferred income taxes (11) (69) (209) 25 (54) (66) (99) (67) (65) (71) (209) (63) (81) (28) 232 (72) (76) (324) 103 (296) (64) 21 (276) (38) (83) (29)
Change in operating assets and liabilities (672) (278) 144 103 31 24 361 10 (360) 102 290 (130) (58) (473) 467 (272) 293 409 294 (191) 32 (506) 448 145 43 (237)
Pension obligation 8 (144) 19 7 19 26 18 28 25 24 27 52 23 (225) (35) (156) 29 (101) 28 1 30 25 (95) 23 19 21
Excess tax benefits from payments under share-based compensation plans — — 15 — — — 52 — — — 10 7 15 23 15 7 18 38 17 12 21 27 — — — —
Gain on sale of Vyaire interest — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 5 (308) — — — — — — — — — —
Gain on sale of business — — — — — — — — — — — (1) — (335) — — — — — — — — — — — —
Product liability-related charge — — 65 — 296 — 378 — — — 583 — 331 — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Lease contract modification-related charge — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 7 741 — — — — — —
Other, net 51 (152) 12 (304) (16) (92) 39 20 104 (232) (98) (15) (90) 28 130 127 (174) 2 28 (69) 64 (137) 299 2 (83) 114
Adjustments to net income (loss) to derive net cash provided by operating activities (10) (3) 686 450 889 530 1,353 577 300 435 1,209 480 762 (354) 1,441 (52) 709 456 799 516 382 (247) 687 443 219 234
Net cash provided by operating activities 444 674 951 975 1,188 1,533 1,481 862 483 713 1,371 932 782 245 1,306 542 697 320 1,126 384 725 315 705 834 557 463
Capital expenditures (227) (188) (465) (267) (253) (246) (213) (202) (222) (173) (358) (237) (195) (167) (307) (197) (213) (178) (260) (195) (160) (112) (288) (147) (124) (134)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (35) (415) (225) (104) (112) (67) (25) (139) — — — — — — (170) 7 (105) (15,013) (16) (118) (40) — — — — —
Proceeds from divestitures, net — — — — — — — — — — — — 1 476 — 434 100 — — — (2) 167 — 47 111 —
Other, net (42) (83) (4) 48 (68) (117) (89) (22) (33) (114) (83) (93) (75) (10) (54) (2) (7) (124) (71) (68) (1) (7) (63) (48) (12) (11)
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (304) (686) (694) (323) (433) (430) (327) (363) (255) (287) (441) (330) (269) 299 (531) 242 (225) (15,315) (347) (381) (203) 48 (351) (148) (25) (145)
Change in credit facility borrowings — — — — — — — (695) — 210 185 300 (50) 50 (200) (180) 380 — (250) 100 (750) 700 (350) 150 (300) —
Proceeds from long-term debt — — 3,154 — 1,715 — — 1,489 1,900 — — 2,224 — — 751 713 1,372 2,250 — 10,408 — 1,054 — — — —
Proceeds from debt issued in connection with the spin-off 1,424 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Payments of debt (2) — (3,113) (1) (1,731) (267) (953) (3,406) (2) (303) (862) (2,977) (452) (453) (1,273) (890) (1,833) — — (1,791) — (2,189) (1) (750) (1) —
Proceeds from issuance of equity securities — — — — — — — 2,917 — — — — — — — — — — — 4,827 — — — — — —
Repurchase of common stock — — (750) (1,000) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (220) — — — —
Excess tax benefit from payments under share-based compensation plans — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 11 24 7 44
Dividends paid (270) (271) (259) (261) (264) (264) (253) (268) (253) (252) (247) (246) (246) (245) (240) (238) (239) (210) (199) (166) (156) (156) (141) (141) (140) (140)
Other, net (21) (56) (174) (9) (21) (61) (2) (17) (22) (68) 1 (69) (50) (86) (45) (21) (53) (102) (7) (84) — (144) (4) 17 3 (49)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 1,131 (327) (1,142) (1,271) (301) (592) (1,208) 20 1,623 (413) (923) (768) (798) (734) (1,007) (616) (373) 1,938 (456) 13,294 (906) (955) (485) (700) (431) (145)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents and restricted cash 2 (6) (5) 3 (3) 19 6 6 (20) 5 (11) (7) 11 (5) (12) (34) 27 2 5 6 13 (30) (14) 4 13 (15)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents and restricted cash 1,273 (345) (890) (616) 451 530 (48) 525 1,831 18 (4) (173) (274) (195) (244) 134 126 (13,055) 328 13,303 (371) (622) (145) (10) 114 158

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2018-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2017-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2015-12-31).


The cash flow profile of the organization is characterized by strong operating cash generation, punctuated by significant strategic investment activities and a disciplined approach to shareholder returns. While net income exhibits substantial quarterly volatility, the net cash provided by operating activities remains consistently positive, reflecting a resilient core business model capable of sustaining operational liquidity regardless of accounting-based earnings fluctuations.

Operating Cash Flow Trends
Net cash provided by operating activities shows a general upward trajectory over the analyzed period, peaking in late 2020 with quarterly inflows exceeding 1.5 billion USD. A notable divergence is observed between net income and operating cash flow; for instance, periods of negative net income in 2017 and 2018 were offset by positive adjustments and changes in operating assets and liabilities, maintaining positive cash flow. Depreciation and amortization experienced a structural step-up starting in March 2018, increasing from a range of 260-290 million USD to consistently exceeding 550 million USD, suggesting a significant increase in the company's asset base.
Investment and Capital Expenditure Patterns
Investing activities are dominated by a massive strategic acquisition in December 2017, totaling over 15 billion USD. This event stands as the most significant cash outflow in the provided period. Outside of this event, capital expenditures demonstrate a steady increase, growing from approximately 130 million USD per quarter in 2015 to a range between 200 million and 465 million USD by 2021 and 2022. The organization also utilized strategic divestitures in 2016 and 2018 to partially offset these investment outflows.
Financing and Capital Structure Management
The financing strategy reflects a heavy reliance on debt to fund growth, specifically observed in June 2017, where proceeds from long-term debt reached 10.4 billion USD to facilitate the subsequent large-scale acquisition. Debt repayment patterns are frequent and substantial, with a peak payment of 3.4 billion USD in June 2020. Shareholder distributions are characterized by a consistent and gradual increase in dividend payments, rising from 140 million USD per quarter in 2015 to 270 million USD by March 2022. Additionally, the company initiated share repurchases in 2021, totaling 1.75 billion USD across two quarters.
Liquidity and Net Cash Position
The net change in cash and equivalents is highly volatile due to the timing of large-scale financing and investing events. The most dramatic swings occurred in 2017, with a surge of 13.3 billion USD in June followed by a decrease of 13 billion USD in December. By the end of the period in March 2022, a significant net increase of 1.27 billion USD was recorded, supported by proceeds from debt issued in connection with a spin-off.

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