Medline Inc 8-K, filed Oct 15, 2026
Medline Inc. (MDLN)
About this 8-K
Medline Inc filed this 8-K on October 15, 2026, reporting on events of October 13, 2026.
Medline Inc. reported that Joseph P. Baratta resigned from its Board effective December 31, 2026, coinciding with his previously announced departure from Blackstone Inc. and not due to any disagreement with the Company. AI summary
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 13, 2026, Joseph P. Baratta notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Medline Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board, effective as of December 31, 2026. Mr. Baratta’s decision coincides with his previously announced departure from Blackstone Inc. and is not the result of any disagreement with the Company related to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Board is grateful for Mr. Baratta’s service and contributions to the Company.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 15, 2026
| MEDLINE INC. | |||
| By: | /s/ Alex M. Liberman | ||
| Name: | Alex M. Liberman | ||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer | ||