Bausch Health Companies Inc 8-K, filed Aug 15, 2025
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC)
About this 8-K
Bausch Health Companies Inc filed this 8-K on August 15, 2025, reporting on events of August 14, 2025.
Items reported
- Item 1.02: Ended a material agreement
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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| Item 1.02 | Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. |
In accordance with its terms, the Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2021, by and among Bausch Health Companies Inc. (the “Company”) and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Offshore LP, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc. and Beckton Corp. (collectively, the “Icahn Group”) (the “Appointment and Nomination Agreement”) has terminated following the Icahn Group’s net long position in the Company’s shares falling below the required threshold in the Appointment and Nomination Agreement.
The supplemental letter agreement, dated as of May 20, 2025, by and among the Company and the Icahn Group (the “Letter Agreement”) has also terminated.
The termination of each of the Appointment and Nomination Agreement and Letter Agreement was effective as of August 14, 2025.
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
On August 14, 2025, Brett M. Icahn and Steven D. Miller resigned from the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company in connection with the termination of the Appointment and Nomination Agreement. Messrs. Icahn and Miller were appointees of the Icahn Group and had been members of the Board since March 17, 2021. Mr. Miller served as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board until the time of his resignation. The resignations of Messrs. Icahn and Miller did not result from any disagreement with the Company.
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On August 15, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the matters set forth in Items 1.02 and 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.
The information in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being “furnished” pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and is not incorporated by reference into any Company filing, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| 99.1 | Press release of the Company dated August 15, 2025 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)] | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BAUSCH HEALTH COMPANIES INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Seana Carson | |
| Name: | Seana Carson | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel | |
Date: August 15, 2025
Exhibit 99.1
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Bausch Health Announces Increase in Shareholding by its Chairperson of the Board and Board Changes
LAVAL, QC, August 15, 2025 – Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC)(TSX: BHC) (“Bausch Health” or the “Company”) today announced that Paulson Capital Inc. and certain affiliates and managed funds have increased their ownership of the Company’s common shares.
The increase reflects the acquisition by Paulson Capital Inc. and certain affiliates and managed funds of the net long position of 34,721,118 common shares previously held by Mr. Carl C. Icahn and his affiliates (collectively, “Icahn Group”). The Company is not a party to any agreement or arrangement with Paulson Capital Inc. or its affiliates or the Icahn Group in connection with these transactions. Based on information provided to the Company, Paulson Capital Inc. and certain affiliates and managed funds beneficially owns approximately 19.13% of the Company’s outstanding common shares as of the date hereof.
The Company further announced that the Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2021, between the Company and Icahn Group, terminated pursuant to its terms when the Icahn Group’s net long position in the Company’s shares fell below the specified threshold. In connection with the termination, Brett M. Icahn and Steven D. Miller have resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”).
“I believe there is significant value in Bausch Health and am confident in the Company’s efforts to maximize shareholder value. I am excited about the underlying business prospects in both Bausch Health and its subsidiary, Bausch + Lomb Corporation,” John A. Paulson, Chairperson of the Bausch Health Board, said. “I also want to thank Brett and Steven for their dedication and valuable contributions to the Company.”
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC)(TSX: BHC), is a global, diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health care outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, dentistry, aesthetics, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our controlling interest in Bausch + Lomb Corporation. Our ambition is to be a globally integrated healthcare company, trusted and valued by patients, HCPs, employees and investors. For more information about Bausch Health, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Forward-looking Statements
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