Why no discussion on this?
Buyout is just a rumor
Buyout is just a rumor. ER delayed because of the new tax savings needs to be included in numbers.
Current Employee
There is not a single accurate post on this board. Stop posting about our company and respect our recent executive changes and upcoming announcements. The only communication that we are allowed will be through official press released and SEC filings.
Almost as bad as...
If you haven't figured it out, this place (thelayoff) is as bad as, if not worse than, TMZ! STOP reading this filth, ave give your brain something constructive to do!
NDA runs out at 4pm EST
If you are looking for more information on everything going on, it will hit probably after 4pm since all the NDA's will expire then. I expect them to fully make an announcement. The company is still doing great and will do even better with the new... — read more
Buy out is a go
All these fake posters! I sat in on the meetings. Aker boys got their Golden Parachutes and we had to withdrawal from FDA to get our buyout deal finalized! Yes there were layoffs as they do not need everyone at BDX! Wait until Friday shareholders... — read more
Stock Twits
Every Post below (for and against) is fake, knock it off and have some decency for the poor people who actually have to use this website. I hope Karma gets to whoever doesn't stop.
Ridiculous FDA
Ray pushed too hard. We couldn't provide the necessary information and was given a chance of withdrawal. Sad to see Ray go, was about to be his 27th year here. And his son is taking leave as well. Ray pushed way too hard on this. I blame John for... — read more
Company Restructuring 6 Months
Yup, we're all on our laptops in the lunch room here. At least we can still joke about it. I got a 2 month payout, don't have to work the rest of the time. Was not told about our stock options but I opted to sell everything if possible. That was a... — read more
Just got cut from finances department
Made aware of ST, or Stocktwits, as well. No, there is no buyout, as far as I know. I would know... I'm in the finance department! I was just told as an ongoing company restructuring. Ouch, I spent 3 years here for anyone wondering. Hopefully Ray... — read more
No BO is announced
There is no confirmed Buyout. All posts referring to any such buyout are made by Stocktwits users looking to pump AKERS stock. Note how they use stock ticker like BDX to refer to Becton or the acronym "BO" to refer to a buyout... who actually talks... — read more
Cuts coming around 4pm EST
Just got word from a senior leader/friend in HR, cuts coming at 4pm. Next cuts i heard are in small parts of HR unrelated to dealing with the impact of the BO. Then payroll, A/P, A/R, certain aspects of IT such as HRIS, compensation and benefits and... — read more