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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a global leader in medical technology, has announced its fiscal 2025 second-quarter financial results, highlighting strategic investments and operational resilience despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company reported a revenue increase of 4.5% year-over-year, driven by organic growth, currency-neutral revenues, and a focus on operational efficiency.

BD's continued commitment to innovation and market leadership is evident as it invests in manufacturing capacity and product advancements across its key segments. This article delves into the company’s financial performance, strategic initiatives, and future growth outlook, underlining its position as a driving force in the global healthcare market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a leading innovator in medical technology, has announced its participation in the highly anticipated Bank of America Securities 2025 Global Healthcare Conference. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Encore at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company’s presentation, set for 1:40 p.m. Pacific Time, will be delivered by Preston Wells, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, alongside Jason Beach, Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations.

As a global leader in the medical technology sector, Stryker continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. This participation in the Bank of America Securities 2025 Global Healthcare Conference marks a significant opportunity for the company to showcase its strategic initiatives, innovations, and contributions to improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Key Presentation Highlights

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) has announced its operating results for the first quarter of 2025, showing significant growth in both reported and organic sales, underscoring the company’s strong market performance. The global leader in medical technology posted a notable 11.9% increase in net sales, achieving $5.9 billion, with organic sales growth reaching 10.1%.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, driven by sustained product demand, successful execution of its innovation strategy, and solid geographic performance. The company posted net sales of $4.663 billion, reflecting a 20.9% year-over-year increase on a reported basis, exceeding its own guidance range and affirming its leadership position in the global medical device sector.

Double-Digit Revenue Growth Across Segments and Regions

Boston Scientific achieved broad-based momentum across its business units and global markets:

• MedSurg segment delivered 11.7% reported growth (12.8% operational, 5.3% organic).
• Cardiovascular segment saw standout performance with 26.2% reported growth (27.6% operational, 25.6% organic).

Regional growth highlights included:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has announced a major leadership transition, with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dan Brennan set to retire after nearly three decades with the company. Brennan will step down from the CFO role at the end of June and continue serving as a senior advisor through early October 2025, as Jon Monson, currently Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, is appointed to succeed him.

Leadership Change Marks a Strategic Financial Milestone

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Boston Scientific has announced landmark 12-month results from the second phase of its ADVANTAGE AF study, revealing that the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System has successfully met all primary safety and efficacy endpoints in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). The data, unveiled at the PFA Live Case Summit in San Diego and published in Circulation, mark a strategic leap forward in the treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias using non-thermal ablation technology.

Clinical Advancements in Treating Persistent AF

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Canon has announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the communities devastated by the recent California wildfires, reaffirming the company’s deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility and U.S. community support.

The financial contribution, jointly made by Canon Inc. and Canon Medical Systems USA, will help provide immediate aid and long-term recovery services, including food, emergency shelter, critical supplies, and medical assistance. This move underscores Canon’s ongoing support of American communities and highlights California’s strategic importance within Canon’s business ecosystem.

Corporate Responsibility in Action

Canon’s leadership emphasized that the donation reflects the company’s core philosophy of Kyosei—living and working together for the common good.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Canon Medical Systems Corporation has announced the global launch of Aplio beyond, a next-generation, premium ultrasound solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern imaging centers, hospitals, and specialized medical practices. The introduction marks a strategic advancement in Canon’s diagnostic imaging portfolio, offering clinicians a robust system that balances performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Engineered to support high patient volumes and complex clinical procedures, Aplio beyond integrates Canon’s most advanced imaging technologies with ergonomic design and AI-powered workflow enhancements. Its development reflects growing industry demand for smarter, greener medical devices that improve both patient care outcomes and operational ROI.

Delivering Imaging Excellence with Operational Precision

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Canon Inc. has once again solidified its standing in the global design arena by winning the prestigious iF Design Award for the 31st consecutive year. In a milestone achievement, Canon’s Adastra2 series of semiconductor and electrical component manufacturing equipment claimed the coveted Gold Award—underscoring the company's sustained leadership in industrial innovation and product design.

This year's recognition, granted by Germany’s iF International Forum Design GmbH, saw 111 Canon Group products awarded across categories. The Gold Award for the Adastra2 series marks a strategic victory for Canon as it continues to align high-performance manufacturing systems with world-class design standards—a move that positions the company at the forefront of both operational and aesthetic excellence in industrial equipment.

A Strategic Win in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Space

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced a landmark $150 billion investment in the United States over the next five years, reinforcing its leadership in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing. The initiative includes a $30 billion commitment to research and development, ensuring that America remains at the forefront of next-generation technologies such as quantum computing and mainframe systems.

This strategic infusion of capital underscores IBM's long-standing dedication to domestic innovation and its central role in driving the U.S. digital economy. As one of the largest technology employers in the country, IBM’s move is poised to stimulate job creation, enhance national security, and strengthen global competitiveness in critical tech sectors.

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