WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday that it had settled charges with Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) and Co. over allegations it misled investors about risks associated with its Alaris infusion pump.
The SEC said Becton Dickinson agreed to pay a $175 million civil penalty to settle the charges, which also allege that the company overstated its income by failing to disclose the costs of software repairs associated with the pump.
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