Core Viewpoint - BD has successfully completed the spin-off of its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions business, combining it with Waters Corporation, marking a significant milestone in its BD 2025 strategy and positioning the company for future growth in the MedTech sector [1][3]. Transaction Details - BD shareholders will receive approximately 0.135 shares of Waters common stock for each share of BD common stock held as of February 5, 2026, along with cash for any fractional shares [2]. - BD received $4 billion in cash from the transaction, valuing the spun-off business at $18.8 billion based on Waters' stock price on February 6, 2026 [2]. - BD plans to utilize $2 billion of the proceeds for share repurchases and the remaining $2 billion for debt repayment, with both initiatives expected to occur in the near term [2]. Strategic Positioning - The combination with Waters is seen as a pivotal step in BD's transformation into a focused, pure-play MedTech company, enhancing its ability to capitalize on emerging healthcare trends such as connected devices and AI [3]. - BD has strategically shaped its portfolio by divesting non-core assets and making over 20 tuck-in acquisitions to strengthen its market presence [3]. Future Outlook - BD is implementing its Excellence Unleashed strategy to enhance its commercial capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality operations, which is expected to lead to sustainable revenue and cash flow growth [4]. - The company believes it is well-positioned to generate long-term shareholder value due to its global scale and recurring consumables model [4]. Leadership Changes - Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D., has been appointed to the Waters Corporation Board of Directors following the transaction, stepping down from BD's Board after nearly two decades [5]. - Her expertise in genomics and molecular diagnostics is expected to benefit Waters significantly [6].