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Becton Dickinson BDXThe company said it reached an agreement on October 2, 2024 to resolve the vast majority of its existing hernia litigation, including cases in both the Rhode Island consolidated litigation and the federal multidistrict litigation in Ohio. It described the settlement terms as confidential.
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AI summaryThe company said it reached an agreement on October 2, 2024 to resolve the vast majority of its existing hernia litigation, including cases in both the Rhode Island consolidated litigation and the federal multidistrict litigation in Ohio. It described the settlement terms as confidential.
The company said the total settlement amount is within its current product litigation reserve and will be paid out over a multi-year period. It explained that the amount is already recorded as a liability on its consolidated balance sheet, so the settlement will not result in an incremental charge to its consolidated income statement.
The company said the multi-year payment structure was considered in its cash flow planning process and was included in its previously communicated free cash flow goals and capital allocation strategy. The press release said the settlement will not change those goals or strategy.
The company said the settlement does not include any admission of liability or wrongdoing, and that it continues to dispute the allegations. It said it will continue to vigorously defend itself in cases not resolved through the agreement.
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BD Reaches Agreement to Resolve Most Hernia Litigation
The company said it reached an agreement on October 2, 2024 to resolve the vast majority of its existing hernia litigation, including cases in both the Rhode Island consolidated litigation and the federal multidistrict litigation in Ohio. It described the settlement terms as confidential.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Settlement Amount Within Current Product Litigation Reserve
The company said the total settlement amount is within its current product litigation reserve and will be paid out over a multi-year period. It explained that the amount is already recorded as a liability on its consolidated balance sheet, so the settlement will not result in an incremental charge to its consolidated income statement.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Cash Flow Goals and Capital Allocation Strategy Unchanged
The company said the multi-year payment structure was considered in its cash flow planning process and was included in its previously communicated free cash flow goals and capital allocation strategy. The press release said the settlement will not change those goals or strategy.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
No Admission of Liability; Will Defend Unresolved Cases
The company said the settlement does not include any admission of liability or wrongdoing, and that it continues to dispute the allegations. It said it will continue to vigorously defend itself in cases not resolved through the agreement.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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