01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 10, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) filed an 8-K on January 10, 2025 disclosing the appointment of Pamela L.
Spikner as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, effective January 20, 2025. Spikner, 48, previously served as Chief Accounting Officer at R1 RCM since July 2021, and before that held roles at Hill-Rom Holdings and Exelon Corporation. She is a CPA and CIA and began her career at PwC.
She will be responsible for all accounting policy and financial reporting and will report to CFO Christopher DelOrefice. Until BD files its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, DelOrefice will continue to serve as interim principal accounting officer, after which Spikner assumes the principal accounting officer role. The filing discloses no arrangements or understandings tied to her appointment, no family relationships with directors or executive officers, and no related person transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).
For investors, this is a routine leadership change in the finance function rather than a material event. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, compensation terms, or operational updates. The main points to watch are continuity in financial reporting during the transition and whether the handover to Spikner proceeds smoothly ahead of the upcoming periodic filings.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Pamela L. Spikner appointed SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, effective January 20, 2025
- Spikner previously served as Chief Accounting Officer at R1 RCM (July 2021 onward), with prior roles at Hill-Rom Holdings and Exelon Corporation
- CFO Christopher DelOrefice serves as interim principal accounting officer until BD's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 is filed
- Spikner will be responsible for all accounting policy and financial reporting and will report to the CFO
- Spikner is a CPA and certified internal auditor (CIA), with a career start in PwC's audit practice
- No related person transactions, family relationships, or special appointment arrangements were disclosed
- Filing contains no financial results, guidance, or compensation terms; the 7.01 press release is furnished, not filed
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this 8-K being filed?
Item 5.02 requires disclosure when a company appoints a principal accounting officer. BD named Pamela Spikner to this role, and Item 7.01 furnishes the related press release to the market.
Who is currently handling the principal accounting officer duties?
CFO Christopher DelOrefice will serve as interim principal accounting officer until BD files its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. After that, Spikner takes over the role.
What is Spikner's background?
Spikner was Chief Accounting Officer at R1 RCM since July 2021, Assistant Corporate Controller at Hill-Rom Holdings from July 2019 to July 2021, and held accounting leadership roles at Exelon from 2007 to 2019. She is a CPA and CIA and started her career at PwC.
Does this change BD's financial outlook?
The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or operational updates, so it does not directly alter BD's financial outlook. It is a routine finance leadership change.
Are there any concerns about the appointment?
The filing discloses no related person transactions, family relationships with directors or officers, or special arrangements tied to the appointment. The main consideration is a smooth transition in financial reporting while the CFO serves as interim principal accounting officer.
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