The paragraph describes a conference call hosted by BD to discuss their first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings and their plan to separate the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business from the rest of the company. The call, led by Greg Rodetis, is accessible via audio webcast and includes the presentation materials on BD's investor relations website. It was announced that BD's Investor Day, initially scheduled for February 26, 2025, is postponed to concentrate on the separation. The call features BD's senior executives, including Tom Polen and Chris DelOrefice.

The paragraph introduces the participants for a Q&A session following a presentation by Tom and Chris, including segment presidents Mike Garrison, Mike Feld, and Rick Byrd. It mentions the inclusion of forward-looking statements and provides details about financial comparisons and reconciliations in their earnings release. Tom Polen then discusses the company's strategy updates, including a planned business separation, strong Q1 results, 2025 guidance updates, and innovation progress. Highlights include 9.6% revenue growth, margin expansions, 28% EPS growth, and over $1 billion returned to shareholders, with more Q1 details to be shared by Chris.

The paragraph discusses BD's financial initiatives and innovation milestones. The company announced a $300 million dividend and a $750 million accelerated share buyback, highlighting strong Q1 performance and adjusted annual guidance. Innovation remains central to BD's strategy, with notable progress in the BD Alaris Infusion System, which includes a new EtCO2 module for enhanced patient safety. The company also received clearance for advanced patient monitoring systems and continues to advance its strategy in advanced tissue regeneration, with EU approval for the Phasix resorbable mesh for hernia prevention and ongoing clinical trials for the GalaFLEX product in breast surgery.

The paragraph discusses progress in the Life Sciences sector, highlighting the anticipated launch of the BD FACSDiscover Analyzer A8 and efforts in the molecular diagnostics market, particularly with the BD Onclarity HPV Assay. Recent changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines and increased reimbursement have boosted sales momentum. Additionally, there are plans to separate Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions to unlock value for stakeholders. The Q1 financial performance showed strong execution, leading to higher-than-expected revenue, margins, and earnings, with significant growth in the MedTech business and modest growth in Diagnostic Solutions.

In Q1, the company's performance was impacted by a decline in the Biosciences sector due to market dynamics and reduced research funding in China and the U.S. Despite this, strong organic growth in the U.S. led to a 28% growth in adjusted diluted EPS, attributed to strong operational performance and a favorable tax item. The company achieved significant margin improvements, enabling increased investments in sales and R&D. Free cash flow was approximately $600 million, aligning with expectations, and over $1 billion was returned to shareholders through dividends and a share repurchase. The company remains focused on growth areas and is monitoring market dynamics, particularly in China and biosciences funding.

The company is maintaining its currency-neutral and organic revenue growth guidance while adjusting for increased foreign currency impact, expecting a $250 million revenue headwind for the fiscal year. This leads to a revised fiscal 2025 total revenue range of $21.7 to $21.9 billion. They anticipate an adjusted effective tax rate between 14% and 15.25% and have increased the midpoint of their adjusted EPS guidance to $14.30 to $14.60, reflecting 10% growth. Q1 performance allows for reduced risk in second-half growth, though Q2 faces a 150 basis point headwind due to previous-year licensing comparisons. The company expects strong margins in Q2, with improvements in operating margin compared to the previous year.

The paragraph discusses BD's strategic decision to separate its Biosciences and Diagnostics Solutions business. This move aims to enhance strategic focus, drive growth, and unlock value for the new entities. The separation follows a comprehensive business evaluation and is regarded as the next step in BD's evolution. The New BD will focus on the MedTech sector, aiming for growth through R&D and M&A, while the separated business will concentrate on Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics, leveraging its innovation pipeline. This decision aligns with the BD 2025 foundation and momentum.

Over the past five years, the organization has focused on becoming a faster-growing and more profitable entity by strategically shifting its portfolio towards high-growth markets and boosting innovation. It has significantly increased its new product revenue, enhanced its M&A and divestiture capabilities with $7 billion in transactions, and improved operational efficiency. The company has strengthened its balance sheet and cash flows, allowing for investment and capital return to shareholders. By advancing quality systems and prioritizing customer-centric operations, it achieved notable reductions in non-conformances and field actions. Additionally, new growth platforms have been developed and scaled, targeting key healthcare areas to ensure long-term growth.

Over 25% of BD's revenue now stems from rapidly growing platforms, as the company expands into higher-growth categories. They are exceeding financial targets from their 2021 Analyst Day, with an expected organic revenue CAGR of 5.9%, increased operating margins of 560 basis points, and a projected EPS CAGR of 13.8%. As BD transitions into its next growth phase, the new company, New BD, will be a MedTech leader with a significant global reach, touching more patients than any other MedTech company daily. It will focus on high-growth areas, achieving over 90% recurring revenue. The separation strategy aims for stronger focus, investment, and capital deployment in attractive growth areas, alongside ongoing margin and cash flow improvements through BD Excellence.

The paragraph discusses the strategic direction and market potential for the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions and "New BD" businesses. The Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions aim to be a leader in a $22 billion market with a significant portion of recurring revenue and innovation opportunities. "New BD," valued at $17.8 billion, will be organized into four segments: Medical Essentials, Connected Care, BioPharma Systems, and one unnamed segment. Medical Essentials focuses on medication delivery and specimen management, generating substantial recurring revenue. Connected Care involves medication management and patient monitoring technologies, featuring AI and automation for growth. BioPharma Systems will focus on biologic drug delivery, serving the pharmaceutical industry.

BioPharma Systems is strategically positioned to benefit from the increasing trend of biologics and self-injection drugs, particularly GLP-1 treatments. The company's Interventional segment will focus on high-growth areas such as urology, peripheral vascular disease, cancer, and tissue reconstruction, promising innovation and profitability. They anticipate significant revenue opportunities across new BD segments, driving above-market performance through innovation and strategic M&A. The New BD is expected to achieve mid-single-digit growth, supported by key markets and recurring revenue, with a focus on margin expansion and earnings growth. Additionally, Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions aim to leverage a $22 billion market opportunity to create value for stakeholders.

The paragraph highlights the growth potential and market positioning of two business divisions, Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions. Both divisions operate in rapidly growing markets with high single-digit growth, significant recurring revenue, and strong EBITDA margins. Biosciences, a leader in flow cytometry, generates significant revenue in a multi-billion dollar market and is known for its innovation pipeline, including the new FACSDiscover platform and developments in single-cell multiomics. Diagnostic Solutions excels in microbiology and molecular diagnostics, advancing technologies for diagnosing various infections and conditions using robotic and AI applications, with the BD COR and BD MAX systems at its forefront.

The BD COR and Onclarity HPV assays offer a transformative approach to cervical cancer screening through self-collection. The company is exploring various separation strategies, such as a Reverse Morris Trust, sale, or spin-off, with plans to finalize details by the end of fiscal 2025 and complete the process by fiscal 2026. Throughout the separation, BD will continue focusing on its strategic goals, including commercial growth and innovation. The separation aims to simplify operations, enhance focus, and maximize shareholder value by establishing two aligned entities: New BD and Biosciences and Diagnostics Solutions, each with a targeted growth strategy in the life sciences sector.

The paragraph discusses the progress and future plans of the company, specifically focusing on its fiscal year 2025 strategy and recent Q1 performance. The CEO, Tom Polen, expresses excitement about the company's spin-off announcement and its impact on their Life Science business. He mentions that the decision to pursue this separation began in the first half of fiscal year 2024 due to strong progress with their BD 2025 strategy, which aims to transform BD into a faster-growing, more profitable organization aligned with long-term growth trends. Additionally, Travis Steed from Bank of America inquires about the timing and options for the spin-off, as well as potential impacts on financial guidance.

The paragraph discusses the company's recent achievements in building new growth platforms, such as advanced patient monitoring and pharmacy automation, and implementing BD Excellence, which has improved gross margins and cash generation. The company is announcing a separation strategy to unlock further value, positioning "New BD" as a leading MedTech company, focusing on high-impact R&D and disciplined capital allocation to drive growth. Both BDB and DS are noted to be operating from a position of strength.

The paragraph discusses the strategy and potential transaction for unlocking value in Life Science Tools & Diagnostics businesses, aiming to create leaders in the $22 billion market with strong growth prospects. The specific transaction format is yet to be decided, focusing on maximizing shareholder value by the end of FY '25. Chris DelOrefice comments on Q2 sales, noting a strong start to the year with Q1 outperforming expectations, reducing risks for the rest of the year. Adjusting for a one-time headwind in Q2, the company meets guidance at 4.25%, with market dynamics, particularly in China and certain systems, impacting performance but still achieving over 5% growth in core business operations.

The paragraph is a segment of a conference call discussion involving Tom Polen and Travis Steed, addressing investor questions. Larry Biegelsen from Wells Fargo asks Tom Polen about the impact of recent tariffs and export controls, specifically a 10% tariff on China and potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Tom Polen responds by highlighting BD's significant manufacturing presence in North America, especially the US, with Mexico and Europe also playing key roles. He mentions a recent temporary resolution in discussions between the US, Mexico, and Canada. Polen emphasizes monitoring the situation for any new tariffs and potential exemptions for medical devices to prevent shortages and ensure public health, indicating it's too early to determine the exact impact. Patrick Wood from Morgan Stanley then takes the floor with a congratulatory note on a recent separation announcement.

In the paragraph, Tom Polen addresses questions about future investment priorities and potential changes in time management following a cash injection and potential business sale. He highlights that all sectors of their business, including medical, interventional, and life sciences, are performing well against market and peer benchmarks. Polen emphasizes the importance of continuing to prioritize capital allocation towards high-growth opportunities, with particular focus on the Interventional segment, which presents significant market opportunities for further investment and success.

The paragraph discusses the company's strategy and focus on certain high-growth, high-margin sectors, such as APM, incontinence, biologics, wearables, surgery, and peripheral vascular. They aim to maximize the value of new product launches and continue shifting their portfolio towards these areas. The speaker expresses optimism about their position in large markets and their potential success. Additionally, there is a mention of the company's good start to the year despite FX headwinds and challenges in China affecting their ability to raise guidance. There's a request for more details on the situation in China and associated headwinds.

The paragraph discusses a company's strong financial performance in the first quarter, surpassing their planned targets. They have over-delivered on financial metrics, reduced growth risk for the second half by 25 basis points, and set a positive path for top-line growth. The operating income and gross margin were exceptional, benefiting from BD Excellence and leading to an increased operational EPS by nearly $0.18 at the midpoint. Despite challenges such as translational foreign exchange impacts, the company still anticipates 10% EPS growth at the midpoint. Finally, Tom Polen introduces Mike Feld to discuss the impact of a recent ban in China on their high-end FACSDiscover platform.

The paragraph discusses a new product offering, the FACSDiscover portfolio, and how it fits into the company's comprehensive lineup of flow cytometers, which are mostly unaffected by a recent ban. The ban also does not affect their clinical and research reagent portfolio or clinical instruments like the FACSLyric platform. The company acknowledges the US government's security concerns but believes the risk assessment by the previous administration was flawed. They are engaging with policymakers during a 60-day commentary period to suggest alternative approaches to the ban. Despite it being unexpected, the ban is not materially significant for the company. Updates will be provided after the commentary period. The discussion then shifts to overall research spending, which is being cautiously monitored, particularly NIH grants in the US market. The conversation moves to inquire about end market performance, particularly the challenges faced by Pharm Systems and Biosciences, which seemed to have worsened from 2024 as 2025 begins.

In the paragraph, Tom Polen discusses the challenges and expectations for Biosciences and Pharm Systems. He notes that Biosciences experienced a slowdown in research spending at the start of FY '24, which resulted in tougher comparisons for the first half of the year, contrasting with stronger performance in the latter half due to a robust pipeline. The recovery in research spending remains uncertain, and the company is cautiously monitoring it, particularly in major markets like the US and China. In Pharm Systems, recovery is anticipated in the second half of the year, although there is ongoing destocking in vaccine categories due to slower vaccine uptake. The company is focusing on positioning itself strongly for market recovery.

The paragraph discusses a company's strong positioning in the biologics and GLP-1 markets, highlighting their success in securing 50+ GLP-1 biosimilar contracts and maintaining an 80% win rate for new biologic drugs with BD devices. The company is confident about capitalizing on recovering markets. During a discussion led by Robbie Marcus of JPMorgan and Tom Polen, the focus is on better streamlined capital allocation strategies. Polen emphasizes their market-leading position in life sciences, particularly in immunology research related to cell therapy and immuno-oncology. The company is considering further investments in adjacent areas like single-cell research to enhance growth.

The paragraph discusses the company's strategic focus on reallocating capital towards growth opportunities in MedTech, with a strong emphasis on infectious disease, oncology screening, diagnostics, and biosciences. Over the past decade, the company invested $43 billion in M&A, primarily focusing on MedTech through significant acquisitions like Bard and CareFusion. It highlights a shift towards higher-growth, high-margin areas through both organic and inorganic means. The company is excited about its diversified portfolio which offers growth potential and a strong cash flow generation profile with 90% recurring revenue. The strategy includes reinvesting generated cash flow and expanding operating margins to fuel further growth.

In the paragraph, the speaker, Chris DelOrefice, addresses two main questions from Joanne Wuensch of Citibank regarding the company's earnings per share (EPS) guidance for the year and the integration of Critical Care. Specifically, he explains that the EPS guidance reflects the operating strength from the first quarter and includes an $0.18 increase at the midpoint. Two key factors affecting the remaining year are the translational foreign exchange impact and a slightly moderated tax rate due to a favorable discrete item in the first quarter, which will lead to a higher tax rate in the latter half of the year. The average tax rate for the rest of the year is estimated to be 16.8%.

The paragraph discusses BD's strong performance in the first quarter, with operating results reflecting positively in their guidance for the year. Tom Polen notes the promising start of APM as part of BD, highlighting its high-single-digit growth and successful integration with the company, particularly in sales and R&D activities. He mentions the team's focus on revenue synergy planning outside the US and integration efforts with their Infusion platform, expressing excitement about the progress. The integration is ahead of schedule, and the APM team is seen as a great cultural fit. Joanne Wuensch and Matt Miksic of Barclays congratulate the team on their work, with Miksic inquiring further into the separation mechanisms mentioned.

In the paragraph, Tom Polen responds to a question from Matt Miksic about the process concerning certain assets and potential transaction options. Polen explains that while they will provide more details as the process progresses, they aim to conclude and announce the transaction within the fiscal year 2025. The focus is on selecting transaction structures that maximize shareholder value, which could include methods like RMT structures, outright sales, or spins. Polen emphasizes their commitment to maximizing value for shareholders and concludes the session by expressing gratitude for the support of BD's team and stakeholders, highlighting an exciting phase for the company with more details on the separation plan to be shared in the future.

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