Becton Dickinson, also known as BD, is one of the largest international medical technology companies that develops, produces and sells disposable medical devices, device systems and reagents. BD supplies hospitals, health care facilities, life scientists, clinical laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry.
According to Becton Dickinson's latest financial reports the company has £1.72 Billion in cash and cash equivalents. A company’s cash on hand also refered as cash/cash equivalents (CCE) and Short-term investments, is the amount of accessible money a business has.