FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today reported quarterly adjusted revenues of $2.992 billion for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015, an increase of 45.9 percent over the prior-year period as reported, or 53.8 percent on a currency-neutral basis.  On a comparable, currency-neutral basis, first quarter adjusted revenues grew 1.8 percent.  As reported, first quarter revenues were $2.986 billion.

"We are pleased with our solid start and outlook for fiscal year 2016," said Vincent A. Forlenza, Chairman, CEO and President.  "Both segments contributed to growth and we expanded our operating margins as we continued to make investments to support our innovation strategy."

All "comparable" basis revenue growth rates presented throughout this release include the results of CareFusion in the current and prior-year periods.  For reconciliations of these revenue amounts and growth rates to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, please refer to the tables at the end of this release.

First Quarter Fiscal 2016 Operating Results
Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.96, compared with $1.53 in the prior-year period. This represents an increase of 28.1 percent, or 45.8 percent on a currency-neutral basis. On a reported basis, diluted earnings per share for the first quarter were $1.06 compared with $1.20 in the prior-year period.

Current and prior-year adjusted results exclude the impact of the non-cash amortization of intangible assets and other certain specified items. These specified items are detailed in the accompanying reconciliation of reported diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Segment Results
In the BD Medical segment, worldwide adjusted revenues for the quarter were $2.060 billion, an increase of 92.1 percent over the prior-year period as reported, or 101.4 percent on a currency-neutral basis.  On a comparable, currency-neutral basis, adjusted Medical revenues grew 1.9 percent.  The segment's revenue growth reflects solid performance across the Medication Management Solutions, Medication and Procedural Solutions, Pharmaceutical Systems, and Diabetes Care units, partially offset by a decline in the Respiratory Solutions unit.  The segment's results were also impacted by unfavorable comparisons to the prior year, as expected.  On a reported basis, Medical revenues were $2.054 billion.

In the BD Life Sciences segment, worldwide revenues for the quarter were $933 million, a decrease of 4.8 percent from the prior-year period, or an increase of 1.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The segment's results reflect solid growth in the Preanalytical Systems unit and the Biosciences unit.  Revenues in the Diagnostic Systems unit declined slightly as growth in both microbiology and molecular were offset by a weaker-than-expected flu season.

Geographic Results
First quarter adjusted revenues in the U.S. of $1.697 billion represent an increase of 92.6 percent over the prior-year period as reported. On a comparable basis, adjusted U.S. revenues increased 1.5 percent. Within the BD Medical segment, growth was driven by strong sales in the Diabetes Care unit.  Results across the other units in the segment were impacted by unfavorable comparisons to the prior year.  Growth in the BD Life Sciences segment was driven by strong performance in the Biosciences unit and solid growth in the Preanalytical Systems unit.  The decline in the Diagnostic Systems unit was driven by the aforementioned weaker-than-expected flu season.  On a reported basis, U.S. revenues were $1.691 billion.

Revenues outside of the U.S. were $1.295 billion, representing an increase of 10.7 percent over the prior-year period, or an increase of 24.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis. On a comparable, currency-neutral basis, international revenues grew 2.2 percent.  This reflects continued strength in Europe and sales of safety-engineered products.  This was partially offset by timing of tenders and capital installations, and slower growth in China, as well as unfavorable comparisons to the prior year in emerging markets.

Fiscal 2016 Outlook for Full Year  
The Company continues to estimate that currency-neutral adjusted revenues for the full fiscal year 2016, including the accretion from the acquisition of CareFusion, will increase 24.5 to 25.0 percent.  Including the impact of foreign currency, as adjusted and as reported, revenues are now expected to increase 20.0 to 20.5 percent.  This is a decrease from previously issued guidance of 23.0 to 23.5 percent growth.  On a comparable, currency-neutral basis, the Company continues to estimate organic adjusted revenues will increase 4.5 to 5.0 percent.

The Company continues to expect adjusted diluted earnings per share to be between $8.37 and $8.44 for the full fiscal year 2016 including the estimated unfavorable impact from foreign currency. This represents growth of approximately 17.0 to 18.0 percent.  On a currency-neutral basis, the Company now expects full-year fiscal 2016 adjusted diluted earnings per share to be between $9.01 and $9.08, which represents growth of approximately 26.0 to 27.0 percent over 2015 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $7.16.  This is an increase from previously issued currency-neutral guidance of $8.73 to $8.80 which represented approximately 22.0 to 23.0 percent growth. Adjusted diluted earnings per share exclude, among other specified items, the non-cash amortization of intangible assets, and include approximately 22.0 percentage points of accretion from the CareFusion acquisition.  As reported, the Company expects full fiscal year diluted earnings per share to be between $6.23 and $6.30.

Conference Call Information
A conference call regarding BD's first quarter results will be broadcast live on BD's website, www.bd.com/investors, along with related slides, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) Wednesday, February 3, 2016.  The conference call will be available for replay on BD's website, www.bd.com/investors, or at 1-800-585-8367 (domestic) and 1-404-537-3406 (international) through the close of business on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, confirmation number 20775429.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Financial Tables
This news release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures.  Reconciliations of these and other non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures are included in the attached financial tables.  Within the attached financial tables presented, certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers.  Percentages and earnings per share amounts presented are calculated from the underlying amounts.

About BD
BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. BD leads in patient and health care worker safety and the technologies that enable medical research and clinical laboratories. The company provides innovative solutions that help advance medical research and genomics, enhance the diagnosis of infectious disease and cancer, improve medication management, promote infection prevention, equip surgical and interventional procedures, optimize respiratory care and support the management of diabetes. The company partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD has more than 45,000 associates across 50 countries who work in close collaboration with customers and partners to help enhance outcomes, lower health care delivery costs, increase efficiencies, improve health care safety and expand access to health. For more information on BD, please visit www.bd.com.

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This press release, including the section entitled "Fiscal 2016 Outlook for Full Year", contains certain estimates and other forward-looking statements (as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding BD's performance, including future revenues and earnings per share.  All such statements are based upon current expectations of BD and involve a number of business risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could vary materially from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statement.  With respect to forward-looking statements contained herein, a number of factors could cause actual results to vary materially.  These factors include, but are not limited to: risks relating to the integration of CareFusion's operations, products and employees into BD and the possibility that the anticipated synergies and other benefits of the proposed acquisition will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected timeframe; potential cuts in governmental healthcare spending, which could result in reduced demand for our product or downward pricing pressure; measures to contain healthcare costs; adverse changes in regional, national or foreign economic conditions, including any impact on our ability to access credit markets and finance our operations, the demand for our products and services as a result of reduced government funding, lower utilization rates or otherwise, or our suppliers' ability to provide products needed for our operations; changes in interest or foreign currency exchange rates; our ability to successfully integrate any businesses we acquire; the adverse impact of cyber-attacks on our information systems; competitive factors including technological advances and new products introduced by competitors; pricing and market pressures; difficulties inherent in product development, delays in product introductions and uncertainty of market acceptance of new products; increases in energy costs and their effect on, among other things, the cost of producing BD's products; efficacy or safety concerns relating to product recalls; fluctuations in costs and availability of raw materials and in BD's ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; new or changing laws and regulations impacting our business or changes in enforcement practices with respect to such laws; uncertainties of litigation (as described in BD's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission); future healthcare reform, including changes in government pricing and reimbursement policies or other cost containment reforms; the effects of potential pandemic diseases; and issuance of new or revised accounting standards, as well as other factors discussed in BD's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We do not intend to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof except as required by applicable laws or regulations.

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