Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) Goldman Sachs 46th Annual Global Healthcare Conference June 9, 2025 2:00 PM ET Company Participants Thomas E. Polen - President, CEO & Chairman Conference Call Participants Robert Justin Marcus - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Unidentified Analyst Yes. One additional disclosure that we needed. So the session is not open to the press. There you go. All right. So I want to thank Tom Polen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Becton, Dickinson. I appreciate ...

Summary of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) FY Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) - **Date of Conference**: June 09, 2025 Key Points Industry and Market Dynamics - **Separation Process**: The company is in the process of separating its biosciences or life sciences segment, with an announcement expected between Labor Day and Memorial Day [2][3][4] - **Market Complexity**: BDX operates in a complex medtech portfolio, being the only medtech company with exposure to both life sciences and pharma device markets [31] - **Revenue Growth**: BDX has experienced a 5.6% revenue CAGR since launching BD 2025 in 2021, with current guidance for this year at 3.25% [32] Financial Performance - **Headwinds**: The company faces headwinds from a slowdown in research spending, destocking in the pharma medical device channel, and challenges in the Chinese market, which collectively have impacted growth by approximately 180 basis points [33][34] - **China Exposure**: Currently, 5% to 6% of revenue comes from China, expected to decrease to about 4% post-separation [35] - **Profitability**: Despite challenges, BDX has managed to expand gross margins by 190 basis points last quarter, achieving 8% EPS growth [92] Strategic Focus - **Shareholder Value**: The company is focused on maximizing shareholder value through potential separation options, including spin-offs or sales [6][14] - **Use of Proceeds**: Any proceeds from a sale will likely be used for stock buybacks, as the company views this as a strong investment opportunity at current price levels [22][23] - **Innovation Pipeline**: BDX has a robust innovation pipeline, with significant product launches planned for 2026, including advancements in biologic drug delivery and new medical devices [72][94] Challenges and Outlook - **Macro Challenges**: The company is navigating macroeconomic challenges, particularly in China and life sciences spending, but remains optimistic about revenue growth and operational performance [91] - **Future Growth**: Long-term growth expectations remain positive, with a projected return to high single-digit growth in the biologics space as the destocking phase concludes [73] Additional Insights - **Tariff Impact**: BDX anticipates $90 million in tariff exposure for FY 2025, primarily affecting Q4, but expects a net positive impact for FY 2026 due to recent tariff reductions [81][82] - **Legislative Considerations**: The company is closely monitoring legislative changes that could impact funding for healthcare providers and the medtech industry [85][86] Conclusion Becton, Dickinson and Company is strategically positioned to navigate current market challenges while focusing on innovation and shareholder value. The upcoming separation of its life sciences segment and a strong pipeline of new products are expected to drive future growth.

编辑丨王多鱼 排版丨水成文 2025 年 4 月 30 日， Nature 评选了四月份 最佳科学图片，来自西湖大学的研究成果——" 水熊虫身上的世 界最小纹身 "入选，登上了 Nature 官网头条。 这项研究来自西湖大学 仇旻 团队和 赵鼎 团队 （ 博士生 杨治蓉 为第一作者） ，论文题为： Patterning on Living Tardigrades ，于近日发表在了 Nano Letters 期刊，该论文还被选为当期封面论文。 该研究首次将半导体制造技术与生物学相结合，证明了电子束光刻的衍生技术—— 冰刻 （Ice lithography） 技术，可以用于在活的微小生物体上原位直写微纳米尺度图案，成功在 水熊虫身上实现了世界上最小的"纹 身"， 这只水熊虫身上或许有着世界上最小的"纹身"，在显微镜图像中以高亮的点显示出来。 研究人员使用了一种名为冰光刻的技术，利用电子束在覆盖在缓步动物身上的冰层上蚀刻出图案。 这束光将冰冻物质转化为一种粘合剂，附着在缓步动物的皮肤上，这样当冰的其他部分蒸发时，图案仍清 晰可见。 微 /纳米制造技术已深刻变革了现代光子学和电子学。然而，将传统微纳加工技术应用于生物 ...

Summary of the Conference Call for 康龙化成 (Crown Bioscience) Q1 2025 Company Overview - 康龙化成 reported a revenue of 30.96 billion CNY in Q1 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.4% [2][3] - The company maintains its revenue growth guidance for 2025 at 10% to 15% and expects to continue generating positive free cash flow [2][9] Key Financial Performance - The adjusted net profit for Q1 2025 was 3.49 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.06 billion CNY, up 32.5% [3][4] - The laboratory services segment generated 18.57 billion CNY, with a gross margin of 45.5%, up 1.4 percentage points [2][5] - The small molecule CDMO services segment reported revenue of 6.93 billion CNY, with a gross margin of 30.4%, an increase of 2.5 percentage points [2][5] - Clinical services revenue was 4.47 billion CNY, with a gross margin of 11.8%, up 2.5 percentage points [2][5] - The revenue from large molecule and cell & gene therapy services was 99 million CNY, showing a year-on-year growth of 7.9% [2][5] Revenue Breakdown by Region and Client Type - Revenue from Chinese laboratories and factories grew by 15.7%, accounting for 88% of total revenue; overseas revenue increased by 18.3%, making up 12% [2][6] - North American client revenue rose by 16.8%, representing 65% of total revenue; European client revenue increased by 26%, accounting for 18% [2][6] Order Growth and Market Trends - New orders maintained a double-digit growth of over 10% in Q1 2025, continuing the trend from the previous year [2][7] - The CMC business is focused on early clinical stages, with expectations for several large projects to advance into later stages, which will enhance CMC revenue and overall performance [4][23] Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company is investing in advanced technologies in the biosciences field, including 3D cell culture and organ-on-a-chip models, to stay at the forefront of industry developments [4][12] - The company anticipates that the adjusted net profit growth will accelerate from Q2 2025 onwards as operational efficiencies improve [3][4] - The overall market for laboratory services and biosciences is expected to continue its recovery, with double-digit growth anticipated in both sectors [9][20] Challenges and Considerations - The company faces challenges related to increased operational costs and depreciation due to new capacity coming online in 2024 [4][3] - The impact of geopolitical factors, such as tariffs and the IRA Act, on client R&D and production needs is being monitored, but the company remains optimistic about its growth trajectory [14][19] Conclusion - 康龙化成's Q1 2025 performance reflects strong growth across its segments, with a positive outlook for the remainder of the year, driven by strategic investments and a robust order pipeline [29]