Bausch & Lomb Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 18, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 18, 2026
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Vision Care
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•AREDS3 Vitamins – We have started the development of AREDS3, a next-generation eye vitamin formulation, in an effort to expand our eye vitamins portfolio, which is anticipated to launch in 2026.
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•Bioactive Lens – We are developing a new bioactive contact lens incorporating bioactive hyaluronic acid hydrogel, a novel material design for daily disposable contact lens. Internal clinical studies have been ongoing, and we have completed the first external clinical study. Additional studies are planned through 2026.
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•Myopia Control Contact Lens – A multi-year study has begun for a Myopia control contact lens. We expect to receive a year 1 interim report during 2026.
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•DD SiHy Lens - A second daily disposable SiHy lens designed for affordable innovation being developed leveraging our existing manufacturing platform.
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•FRP SiHy - A new premium planned replacement SiHy lens being developed with a focus on providing unsurpassed comfort throughout the month.
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Pharmaceuticals
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•Dual-Action Lifitegrast – We have begun enrolling a Phase 2 clinical study in an effort to begin developing the first dual-action therapeutic to address evaporative and inflammatory dry eye.
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•Ocular Pain – We are developing a first-in-class neurosensory agent therapy for ocular surface pain. We have completed the Phase 1 study and phase 2 results are anticipated in the second half of 2026.
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•Glaucoma Neuroprotection – We have begun enrolling a Phase 2 clinical study in an effort to begin developing the first glaucoma therapy to lower intraocular pressure and improve visual function. Phase 2 results are expected in the second half of 2026.
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Surgical
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◦enVista Envy®launched in Canada in June 2024, in the U.S. in November 2024 and in Europe in October 2025, and launches in Singapore and Hong Kong are expected.
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•ELIOS® – As discussed below, we plan to expand our glaucoma treatment portfolio with ELIOS®, the first clinically validated, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery procedure using an excimer laser. The U.S. submission of this product is anticipated in the first-half of 2026.
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•SeeNova TM – We are developing the next generation ophthalmic microsurgical system for Anterior, Posterior and Combined segment surgeries. US and EU releases are anticipated in 2028.
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•SeeLyra TM – Femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery system with integration of phaco components. CE Mark and 510k submission is anticipated in the first half of 2026 and approvals are anticipated by the end of 2026.
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In addition, we have a number of other pipeline products that we are in the process of developing.
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During 2025, certain strategic acquisitions that we had entered into included the following:
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•Acquisition of a manufacturing facility – On December 9, 2025, we acquired certain manufacturing equipment, other assets and the assumption of a manufacturing facility lease in Mexico. The acquisition is expected to unlock manufacturing capacity and expand the Company's margins.
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Prior to 2025, certain strategic acquisitions that we had entered into included the following:
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Voluntary Recall of enVista Intraocular Lenses
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On March 27, 2025, the Company announced a voluntary recall of certain enVista IOL products. The recall was in response to an increased number of reports of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS), and included all lots of the following enVista IOL products: enVista Aspire, enVista Aspire Toric, enVista Envy and enVista Envy Toric, as well as enVista monofocal and enVista monofocal Toric IOL models in the U.S. On April 24, 2025, the Company announced that it, with the assistance of experts and advisors, had completed its investigation into the matter and determined that the issue stemmed from raw material used in certain lots that was delivered by a different vendor.
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In response to the investigation, the Company has implemented enhanced inspection protocols for IOLs, as well as more explicit standards for how the monomers that make up its lenses are prepared by vendors. With these new processes in place, the Company has returned to full production of all enVista IOLs and during the fourth quarter of 2025, enVista IOL sales reached their pre-recall levels.
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Macroeconomic Conditions
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The Company is monitoring ongoing policy changes being made by the Trump administration, including those related to existing trade agreements and the actual or threatened imposition and implementation of new tariffs and the counter-duties, counter-tariffs and/or other counter-measures threatened or implemented in response by other countries. Some of these policies have targeted countries in which we do business and sectors in which we do business, including pharmaceuticals. Given the international scope of our operations, any sanctions, export controls, tariffs, trade wars and other governmental actions could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. Similarly, adverse economic and geopolitical conditions impacting our customers in these countries or uncertainty about global economic conditions or the geopolitical environment could result in purchases of our products to decline, which would adversely affect our revenues and operating results and could also cause a decline in our share price.
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As of the date of this filing, the current state of recent tariffs, counter-tariffs and other trade restrictions is fluid and continuously evolving; however, the Company is monitoring the situation and believes that, building on its existing revenue stream from products manufactured in-country (which in certain key regions, such as the U.S. and EU, represent a significant portion of the overall revenue), it has certain potential actions that could be taken in response to such tariffs, counter-tariffs and other trade restrictions to help to mitigate their overall impact to the Company and its business. These actions may include strategic inventory stocking, leveraging its global footprint to shift manufacturing and optimizing existing capacity to in-source manufacturing.
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See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K for additional information on the risks associated with tariffs.
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U.S. Legislative Changes
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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”). The effects of this legislation for the Company include extending and modifying certain key Tax Cuts & Jobs Act provisions (both domestic and international). The corporate tax rate remains unchanged but bonus depreciation, domestic R&D expensing, and an adjustment to the interest deduction limitation were retroactive to January 2025. The OBBBA makes additional changes to international tax provisions, including substantive changes to existing GILTI, foreign-derived intangible income (FDII), and base erosion and anti-abuse tax (BEAT) provisions. These changes are effective for taxable years after 2025. The Company has evaluated the impact of the enactment of the OBBBA and concluded that it did not have a material impact to the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
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The risks of generic competition are a fact of the eye health industry and are not specific to our operations or product portfolio. These risks are not avoidable, but we believe they are manageable. To manage these risks, our leadership team routinely evaluates the impact that generic competition may have on future profitability and operations. In addition to aggressively defending our patents and other intellectual property, our leadership team makes operational and investment decisions regarding these products and businesses at risk, including decisions regarding our pipeline. Our leadership team actively manages our pipeline in order to identify innovative and realizable projects that are expected to provide incremental and sustainable revenues and growth into the future. We believe that we have a well-established product portfolio that is diversified within our core businesses. We also believe that we have a robust pipeline that not only provides for the next generation of our existing products, but also brings new solutions into the market.
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See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this Form 10-K for additional information on the risks associated with our intellectual property and our competition risks.
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The Pharmaceuticals segment revenue was $1,284 million and $1,209 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $75 million, or 6%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) increased sales in our branded pharmaceuticals business, primarily from MIEBO®, driven by its continued positive momentum since launching and (ii) increased sales in our international pharmaceuticals business, partially offset by declines in the U.S. generics business and gross-to-net pricing pressures, primarily attributable to XIIDRA®and MIEBO®. The increase included: (i) an increase in volumes of $172 million and (ii) the favorable impact of foreign currencies of $8 million, partially offset by a decrease in net realized pricing of $104 million.
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Cost of goods sold was $2,045 million and $1,868 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $177 million, or 9%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) higher volumes, (ii) higher manufacturing variances, which includes the impact of tariffs and an inventory reserve related to the voluntary recall of certain enVista IOL products and (iii) higher royalties.
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SG&A expenses were $2,234 million and $2,082 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $152 million, or 7%. The increase was primarily attributable to: (i) higher selling costs, (ii) higher share-based compensation expense, primarily attributable to a change in the level of performance goal achievement related to certain PSUs (as defined below) and (iii) higher Business Transformation Costs (defined and discussed below).
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Acquired in-process research and development costs in 2025 primarily relate to the acquisition of Whitecap Biosciences, as previously discussed.
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Acquisition-related contingent consideration in 2025 primarily reflects changes in: (i) the timing of regulatory approval of certain pipeline products and (ii) the estimated amount and timing of projected cash flows of certain products.
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The Vision Care segment profit was $849 million and $808 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $41 million, or 5%. The increase was primarily driven by the increase in revenue, as previously discussed, partially offset by higher cost of sales, driven by higher manufacturing variances, driven by tariffs and higher selling expense.
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The Pharmaceuticals segment profit was $258 million and $256 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $2 million, or 1%. The increase was primarily driven by the increase in sales volumes, as previously discussed, partially offset by: (i) gross-to-net pricing pressures, (ii) higher selling, advertising and promotional expenses and (iii) higher R&D expense.
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The Surgical segment profit was $18 million and $44 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $26 million, or 59%, primarily due to: (i) the overall impact of the voluntary recall of certain enVista IOL products and (ii) higher selling expenses driven by acquisitions, partially offset by the increase in revenues.
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Interest expense was $421 million and $399 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $22 million. The increase was primarily attributable to the write-off of financing costs associated with the June 2025 Refinancing (as defined herein). See Note 10, “FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS” to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding our financing arrangements.
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Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
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Our comprehensive portfolio of approximately 400 products is built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,500 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe.
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•SiHy Daily - A silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens designed to provide outstanding comfort and clear vision throughout the day. To date SiHy Daily has been launched in over 50 countries, under the brand names INFUSE®, BAUSCH + LOMB ULTRA® ONE DAY and AQUALOX® ONE DAY and we are continuing our global roll out. In addition, we launched our first silicone hydrogel daily disposable multifocal contact lens in May 2023, and launched a toric lens in the U.S. in June 2024.
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•MIEBO® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) (formerly known as NOV03) – In December 2019, we acquired an exclusive license from Novaliq GmbH for the commercialization and development in the U.S. and Canada of MIEBO® for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (“DED”). MIEBO® launched in the U.S. in September 2023 and was approved in Canada during September 2024. MIEBO® is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for DED that directly targets tear evaporation and the addition of MIEBO® will help build upon our strong portfolio of integrated eye health products.
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To supplement our internal R&D initiatives and to build-out and refresh our product portfolio, we also search for opportunities to augment our pipeline through arrangements that allow us to gain access to unique products and investigational treatments, by strategically aligning ourselves with other innovative product solutions. In addition to licensing agreements, we selectively consider acquisitions that we believe align well with our current organization and strategic plan to help drive profitable growth and advance our mission of helping people see better to live better. Certain recent strategic acquisitions and licensing agreements that we have entered into include the following:
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2024 and 2025 Acquisitions
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2023 Acquisitions
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2022 Licensing Agreement and Acquisitions
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•During July 2022, we entered into an exclusive European distribution agreement with Sanoculis Ltd. ("Sanoculis") for Sanoculis' Minimally Invasive Micro Sclerostomy ("MIMS®"). MIMS® is an innovative minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of glaucoma. We also made an equity investment in Sanoculis as part of a Series C round of funding and have an option to acquire all of the assets of Sanoculis.
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•During September 2022, we entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Alfa Instruments s.r.l., under which Bausch + Lomb will distribute and commercialize Alfa Instruments' line of surgical intraocular dyes, Vitreocare, globally with the exception of Italy, where Alfa Instruments is based.
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•During November 2022, we acquired Paragon BioTeck, Inc. (“Paragon BioTeck”), an eye-care focused drug development company, having a primary emphasis on the early detection of ocular diseases. This acquisition allows us to maximize the revenues and margins associated with Paragon BioTeck’s products, for which Bausch + Lomb had previously had commercialization rights.
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•During December 2022, we acquired Total Titanium Inc., an ophthalmic microsurgical instrument and machined parts manufacturing company. We believe that this acquisition is an important step in continuing to expand our surgical portfolio as it provided us with the opportunity to increase our manufacturing capacity and more specifically bolster our position in the ophthalmic microsurgical instrumentation market.
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Supply Chain
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Over the past few years we had experienced supply chain challenges, which had caused disruptions in availability and delays in shipping. We therefore implemented actions to help mitigate those challenges, including strategically spot buying key components of inventory and securing multiple supply sources, which had resulted in higher cost of inventory. To date, this higher cost of inventory has been working its ways through our consolidated statement of income, which in turn had put pressure on our margins, primarily within our surgical business.
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Our 2023 revenues were negatively impacted due to previously unfulfilled orders at our Lynchburg distribution facility. During the second quarter of 2023, we put into place a system upgrade; however, we incurred disruptions during the implementation of this upgrade, which resulted in slower than normal processing of certain orders, thereby negatively impacting our revenues for the year 2023. We substantially resolved the Lynchburg implementation disruptions during the first quarter of 2024.
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The Pharmaceuticals segment revenue was $1,209 million and $836 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $373 million, or 45%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) the XIIDRA Acquisition, (ii) the launch of MIEBO® in September 2023 and (iii) growth in our International pharmaceuticals and Generics businesses. This increase included: (i) incremental sales from the XIIDRA Acquisition of $260 million and (ii) an increase in volumes of $146 million, primarily driven by MIEBO®, partially offset by: (i) a decrease in net realized pricing of $21 million, (ii) the impact of discontinuations of $6 million and (iii) the unfavorable impact of foreign currencies of $6 million.
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Cost of goods sold was $1,868 million and $1,640 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $228 million, or 14%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) higher volumes and (ii) costs of sales associated with acquisitions entered into in 2023, which includes the amortization of inventory step-up, which was $82 million and $23 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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SG&A expenses were $2,082 million and $1,736 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $346 million, or 20%. The increase was primarily attributable to higher selling and advertising and promotion costs, primarily attributable to XIIDRA® and the launch of MIEBO® within our Pharmaceuticals segment and Lumify® and the Blink®Product Line within our U.S. consumer business.
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See Note 4, “ACQUISITIONS AND LICENSING AGREEMENTS” to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements for further details related to intangible assets acquired.
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Acquisition-related costs for 2023, primarily include transaction costs attributable to the XIIDRA Acquisition.
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The Vision Care segment profit was $808 million and $689 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $119 million, or 17%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) increased contribution, driven by the increases in pricing and volume, as previously discussed and (ii) lower R&D expense within our consumer eye care business. These increases were partially offset by higher advertising and promotional expenses in our consumer eye care business driven by Lumify®, Blink® Product Line, acquired in July 2023, and Blink TMNutriTears®, which began launching in June 2024.
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The Pharmaceuticals segment profit was $256 million and $241 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $15 million, or 6%. The increase was primarily driven by increased contribution, primarily driven by XIIDRA®and MIEBO®, partially offset by: (i) higher selling and advertising and promotional expenses related to MIEBO®and XIIDRA® and (ii) the amortization of inventory step-up, related to the XIIDRA Acquisition.
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The Surgical segment profit was $44 million and $50 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $6 million, or 12%, primarily due to increases in selling, cost of goods sold and R&D expenses, partially offset by higher revenues, as previously discussed.
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Interest expense was $399 million and $283 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $116 million. The increase was primarily attributable to: (i) interest expense associated with our October 2028 Secured Notes, September 2028 Term Facility and May 2027 Incremental Term Facility (each as defined and discussed in further detail, under Item “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Liquidity and Debt — Long-term Debt”) and (ii) interest expense related to our Revolving Credit Facility (as defined and discussed in further detail, under Item “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Liquidity and Debt — Long-term Debt”), partially offset by certain upfront financing commitment costs incurred in connection with the XIIDRA Acquisition during the prior period. See Note 10, “FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS” to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding our financing arrangements.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $232 million for 2024, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $17 million for 2023, an increase of $249 million.
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Net cash provided by operating activities for 2024 was positively impacted by: (i) our net earnings, excluding non-cash expenses and other adjustments primarily for depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes and share-based compensation and (ii) the timing of payments in the ordinary course of business, partially offset by increases in trade receivables and inventory.
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Net cash used in operating activities for 2023 was negatively impacted by the change in our operating assets and liabilities, due to: (a) a strategic increase in inventories, (b) the timing of payments in the ordinary course of business and (c) growth in sales volumes, as previously discussed, which drove an increase in our trade receivables.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $178 million and $2,078 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $1,900 million. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower levels of debt incurrence. For 2024, issuances of long-term debt, net of discounts were $631 million, which included the May 2027 Incremental Term Facility and borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (each as defined below). For 2023, issuances of long-term debt, net of discounts were $2,276 million, related to the September 2028 Term Facility, the October 2028 Secured Notes and borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (each as defined below).
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Prior to the B+L IPO, we participated in BHC’s cash management arrangements, and generally all of our excess cash was transferred to BHC periodically. Cash disbursements for operations and/or investing activities were funded as needed by BHC. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in our audited Consolidated Financial Statements are amounts recorded on legal entities dedicated to Bausch + Lomb.
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On April 19, 2024, Bausch + Lomb entered into a Suspension of Rights Agreement (the “Suspension of Rights Agreement”) with respect to the Initial Amended Credit Agreement, pursuant to which Canadian dollar-denominated loans ceased to be available from June 28, 2024 until such date as the parties enter into an amendment of the Initial Amended Credit Agreement to replace the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate with an alternative benchmark with respect to Canadian dollar-denominated loans.
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Borrowings under the May 2027 Term Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option, either: (i) a term SOFR-based rate, plus an applicable margin of 3.25% or (ii) a U.S. dollar base rate, plus an applicable margin of 2.25% (provided, however, that the term SOFR-based rate shall be no less than 0.50% per annum at any time and the U.S. dollar base rate shall not be lower than 1.50% per annum at any time). Term SOFR-based borrowings under the May 2027 Term Facility are subject to a credit spread adjustment of 0.10%. The stated rate of interest under the May 2027 Term Facility at December 31, 2024 was 7.69% per annum.
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The amortization rate for the May 2027 Incremental Term Facility is (i) for the eight quarters commencing with the quarter ending March 31, 2025, 2.50% per annum, or $10 million, and (ii) thereafter, 7.50% per annum, or $30 million, in each case payable in quarterly installments. Bausch + Lomb may direct that prepayments be applied to such amortization payments in order of maturity. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining mandatory quarterly amortization payments for the May 2027 Incremental Term Facility were $20 million through December 2026, with an additional amortization payment of $7.5 million due in March 2027 and the remaining term loan balance being due in May 2027.
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Upon full Separation, we expect to refinance the Bausch + Lomb debt, and to transition to a longer-term capital structure.
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•Business Development—As previously discussed, during January 2025, the Company acquired Whitecap Biosciences for an up-front purchase price of approximately $28 million, which was paid in January 2025.
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Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in the areas of eye health, which are marketed directly or indirectly in approximately 100 countries. As a fully integrated eye health business, Bausch + Lomb has an established line of contact lenses, intraocular lenses (“IOLs”) and other medical devices, surgical systems and devices, vitamin and mineral supplements, lens care products, prescription eye-medications and other consumer products that positions us to compete in all areas of the eye health market. Bausch + Lomb is a subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (“BHC”), with BHC holding, directly or indirectly, approximately 88.1% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Bausch + Lomb, as of February 12, 2025. For additional discussion regarding the separation of Bausch + Lomb from BHC, refer to Item 1. "Business".
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Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in the areas of eye health, which are marketed directly or indirectly in approximately 100 countries. As a fully integrated eye health business, Bausch + Lomb has a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 400 products, which includes an established line of contact lenses, intraocular lenses (“IOLs”) and other medical devices, surgical systems and devices, vitamin and mineral supplements, lens care products, prescription eye-medications and other consumer products that positions us to compete in all areas of the eye health market.
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The Surgical segment—consists of medical device equipment, consumables and technologies for the treatment of cataracts, corneal, vitreous and retinal eye conditions, which includes IOLs and delivery systems, phacoemulsification equipment and other surgical instruments and devices necessary for cataract surgery. Key surgical brands include Akreos®, AMVISC®, IC-8® Apthera™, Crystalens® IOLs, enVista® IOLs, Millennium®, Stellaris Elite® vision enhancement system,
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The Surgical segment—consists of medical device equipment, consumables and technologies for the treatment of cataracts, corneal, vitreous and retinal eye conditions, which includes IOLs and delivery systems, phacoemulsification equipment and other surgical instruments and devices necessary for cataract surgery. Key surgical brands include Akreos®, AMVISC®, IC-8 Apthera®, Crystalens® IOLs, enVista® IOLs, Eyetelligence® Surgical Planning Software, Millennium®, Stellaris Elite® vision enhancement system, Synergetics®, ClearVisc®, StableVisc®, Storz® ophthalmic instruments, VICTUS® femtosecond laser, Teneo®, Eyefill® and Zyoptix®.
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Our team of approximately 1,000 dedicated Research and Development (“R&D”) employees is focused on advancing our pipeline and identifying new product opportunities and we believe we have a significant innovation opportunity today. We plan to develop and, where applicable, commercialize our global pipeline of approximately 60 projects, many of which are global projects being developed in and for multiple countries. These global and individual projects are in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development, including new contact lenses for myopia, next-generation cataract equipment, premium IOLs, investigational treatments for dry eye, novel formulation for eye vitamins and preservative free formulation of eye drops, among others, that are designed to grow our portfolio and accelerate future growth.
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Our team of approximately 900 dedicated Research and Development (“R&D”) employees is focused on advancing our pipeline and identifying new product opportunities and we believe we have a significant innovation opportunity today. We plan to develop and, where applicable, commercialize our global pipeline of over 60 projects, many of which are global projects being developed in and for multiple countries. These global and individual projects are in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development, including new contact lenses for myopia, next-generation cataract equipment, premium IOLs, investigational treatments for dry eye, novel formulation for eye vitamins and preservative free formulation of eye drops, among others, that are designed to grow our portfolio and accelerate future growth.
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Our internal R&D organization focuses on the development of products through robust bench testing that is designed to comply with international standards and through clinical trials. Certain key near-term pipeline products that have received a significant portion of our R&D investment in current and prior periods are listed below.
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Our internal R&D organization focuses on the development of products through robust bench testing that is designed to comply with international standards and through clinical trials. Certain of our key pipeline products are listed below.
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•Lumify® (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution, 0.025%) - An OTC redness reliever eye drop that significantly reduces redness to help eyes look whiter and brighter, revealing eyes’ natural beauty. To date, we have launched and acquired the right to launch Lumify® in various countries. A new line extension formulation, Lumify® Preservative Free, for which the New Drug Application (“NDA”) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) in April 2024, began launching in the first quarter of 2025.
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•Lumify® Franchise – An OTC redness reliever eye drop that significantly reduces redness to help eyes look whiter and brighter, revealing eyes’ natural beauty. To date, we have launched and acquired the right to launch Lumify® in various countries. A new line extension formulation, Lumify® Preservative Free was launched in the first quarter of 2025. In addition, the Company is in the process of initiating a Lumify® next generation ("Lumify Luxe") clinical study, for which a Phase 3 study met all primary and secondary endpoints and for which a NDA submission is anticipated during the first-half of 2026.
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•Blink TMNutriTears® - During June 2024, we expanded our over-the-counter dry eye portfolio with the launch of Blink TMNutriTears®, a clinically proven OTC supplement that targets the key root causes of dry eyes, promotes healthy tear production and provides noticeable relief of eye dryness symptoms.
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•Blink®Franchise – During June 2024, we expanded our over-the-counter dry eye portfolio with the launch of Blink®NutriTears®, a clinically proven OTC supplement that targets the key root causes of dry eyes, promotes healthy tear production and provides noticeable relief of eye dryness symptoms. In June 2025, the Company began launching Blink® Nourish and Blink® Boost lubricating eye drops in the U.S. We are in the process of a preservative-free lipid-based formulation of our Blink®Triple Care product, which is anticipated to launch in 2026.
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•enVista® – We are expanding our portfolio of premium IOLs built on the enVista® platform with enVista Aspire® (Monofocal Plus), enVista Envy TM Trifocal and enVista Beyond TM (extended depth of focus (“EDOF”)) optical designs with two options: non-Toric and Toric for astigmatism patients. enVista Aspire® monofocal and toric IOLs with Intermediate Optimized optics were launched in the U.S. during October 2023 and in Europe in January 2025 and we anticipate launching in Canada in 2025. enVista Envy TMlaunched in Canada in June 2024 and the U.S. launch is in-process, after receiving FDA approval in October 2024. We anticipate launching enVista Envy TM in Europe in 2025. We anticipate launching enVista Beyond TM in the U.S. in 2026.
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•enVista® – We are expanding our portfolio of premium IOLs built on the enVista® platform with the following:
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•LuxLife® – We are expanding our portfolio of premium IOLs built on the “Lux” platform with the LuxLife®Trifocal IOL with two options, non-Toric and Toric for astigmatic patients. This product is expected to be launched in various European markets in 2025.
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•LuxLife® – We are expanding our portfolio of premium IOLs built on the “Lux” platform with the LuxLife®Trifocal IOL with two options, non-Toric and Toric for astigmatic patients. The European launch of this product is in process.
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We continuously search for new product opportunities through internal development, strategic licensing agreements and acquisitions, that, if successful, will allow us to leverage our commercial footprint and supplement our existing product portfolio and address specific unmet needs in the market.
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In addition to internal development, we continuously search for new product opportunities through strategic licensing agreements and acquisitions, that, if successful, will allow us to leverage our commercial footprint and supplement our existing product portfolio and address specific unmet needs in the market.
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•Acquisition of Whitecap Biosciences - In January 2025, we acquired Whitecap Biosciences LLC ("Whitecap Biosciences"). The acquisition is expected to expand the Company's clinical-stage pipeline, as Whitecap Biosciences is currently developing two innovative therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy.
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•Acquisition of Whitecap Biosciences – On January 3, 2025, we acquired Whitecap Biosciences LLC (“Whitecap Biosciences”). The acquisition is expected to expand the Company’s clinical-stage pipeline, as Whitecap Biosciences is currently developing two innovative therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy.
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•Acquisition of Elios Vision - In December 2024, we acquired Elios Vision, Inc. ("Elios Vision"). Elios Vision, a privately held company, is the developer of the ELIOS® procedure, the first clinically validated, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery procedure using an excimer laser. This acquisition is expected to bolster the Company's glaucoma treatment portfolio.
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•Acquisition of Elios Vision – In December 2024, we acquired Elios Vision, Inc. (“Elios Vision”). Elios Vision, a privately held company, is the developer of the ELIOS® procedure, the first clinically validated, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery procedure using an excimer laser. The U.S. submission of this product is anticipated in the first-half of 2026 and we expect this acquisition to then bolster the Company’s glaucoma treatment portfolio.
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•Acquisition of Trukera Medical – In July 2024, we acquired TearLab Corporation, d/b/a Trukera Medical (“Trukera Medical”) from its private equity owner, AccelMed Partners, and other shareholders. Trukera Medical, a U.S.-based privately held ophthalmic medical diagnostic company, commercializes ScoutPro®, a point-of-care portable device for precisely measuring osmolarity, the salt content of a person’s tears. This acquisition is expected to expand the Company's presence in the dry eye market.
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•Acquisition of Trukera Medical – In July 2024, we acquired TearLab Corporation, d/b/a Trukera Medical (“Trukera Medical”) from its private equity owner, AccelMed Partners, and other shareholders. Trukera Medical, a U.S.-based privately held ophthalmic medical diagnostic company, commercializes ScoutPro®, a point-of-care portable device for precisely measuring osmolarity, the salt content of a person’s tears. This acquisition expands the Company’s presence in the dry eye market.
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•Acquisition of XIIDRA® – In September 2023, we acquired XIIDRA®, the first and only non-steroid eye drop specifically approved to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease focusing on inflammation associated with dry eye, and certain other ophthalmology assets from Novartis Pharma AG and Novartis Finance Corporation (together with Novartis Pharma AG, “Novartis”) (the “XIIDRA Acquisition”). The XIIDRA Acquisition complements and has enabled us to grow our dry eye franchise.
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•Acquisition of XIIDRA® – In September 2023, the Company acquired XIIDRA®, a non-steroid eye drop specifically approved to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease focusing on inflammation associated with dry eye, and certain other ophthalmology assets from Novartis Pharma AG and Novartis Finance Corporation (together with Novartis Pharma AG, “Novartis”) (the “XIIDRA Acquisition”). The XIIDRA Acquisition complements and grew our existing dry eye franchise.
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•Acquisition of AcuFocus – During January 2023, we acquired AcuFocus, Inc. ("AcuFocus"). AcuFocus is an ophthalmic medical device company that has delivered breakthrough small aperture intraocular technology to address diverse unmet needs in eye care. The IC-8® Apthera™ IOL was approved by the FDA in July 2022 as the first and only small aperture non-toric EDOF IOL for certain cataract patients who have as much as 1.5 diopters of corneal astigmatism and wish to address presbyopia at the same time. We believe that the IC-8® Apthera TM IOL will bolster our surgical portfolio by enhancing our IOL offerings, which is a strategic area of focus for the Company.
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“FDA”) in July 2022 as the first and only small aperture non-toric EDOF IOL for certain cataract patients who have as much as 1.5 diopters of corneal astigmatism and wish to address presbyopia at the same time. The acquisition of the IC-8 Apthera® IOL has allowed us to grow our portfolio of IOL offerings.
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The former Biden administration imposed U.S. sanctions and export controls against Russia and Belarus in response to the ongoing war. These sanctions temporarily impacted our ability to distribute our U.S. manufactured contact lenses and our U.S. surgical products to Russia and Belarus. However, in response to these sanctions, we applied for licenses with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security for both Russia and Belarus and we have all licenses, or other applicable governmental authorizations, necessary to allow us to sell the applicable currently sanctioned products in each of these countries. The new Trump administration has also indicated that it may impose additional sanctions against Russia if negotiations are not commenced respecting a ceasefire or possible end to the conflict in Ukraine.
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The former Biden administration imposed U.S. sanctions and export controls against Russia and Belarus in response to the ongoing war. These sanctions temporarily impacted our ability to distribute our U.S. manufactured contact lenses and our U.S. surgical products to Russia and Belarus. However, in response to these sanctions, we applied for licenses with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security for both Russia and Belarus and we have all licenses, or other applicable governmental authorizations, necessary to allow us to sell the applicable currently sanctioned products in each of these countries. The Trump administration has extended the sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration and has also indicated that it may impose additional sanctions against Russia and/or secondary sanctions against countries doing business with Russia, if negotiations are not progressed respecting a ceasefire or possible end to the conflict in Ukraine.
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In addition, the EU has also imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia. We have obtained licenses, where required, for products and services provided to Russia from the EU and from the relevant EU member states.
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In addition, the European Union (“EU”) has also imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia. We have obtained licenses, where required, for products and services provided to Russia from the EU and from the relevant EU member states.
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To date, the challenges associated with the Russia-Ukraine War and related sanctions from the U.S., EU and elsewhere have not yet had a material impact on our operations; although, as noted above, we continue to review recent EU sanctions and are still assessing their impact on our operations.
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To date, the challenges associated with the Russia-Ukraine War and related sanctions from the U.S., EU and elsewhere have not yet had a material impact on our operations; although, we continue to review recent and proposed sanctions imposed by the EU, U.S. and others to assess their impact on our operations.
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Our revenues attributable to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, in the aggregate, for 2024, 2023 and 2022 were approximately 3%, 3% and 4%, respectively, of our total revenues for such periods. In addition, we do not have any research or manufacturing facilities in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus. While we have been monitoring this conflict, and will continue to do so as this conflict continues to evolve, we are unable to predict the impact of this conflict on the Company’s business. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the International Scope of our Business—As a result of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the current and any future responses by the global community to such conflict and any counter responses by the Russian government or other entities or individuals, and the potential expansion of the conflict to other countries, we have experienced and may continue to experience an adverse impact on our business and operations in this region, as well as on our business and operations generally, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common shares to decline.”
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Our revenues attributable to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, in the aggregate, for 2025, 2024 and 2023 were approximately 3% of our total revenues in each period. In addition, we do not have any research or manufacturing facilities in Russia, Ukraine or Belarus. While we have been monitoring this conflict, and will continue to do so as this conflict continues to evolve, we are unable to predict the impact of this conflict on the Company’s business. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the International Scope of our Business—As a result of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the current and any future responses by the global community to such conflict and any counter responses by the Russian government or other entities or individuals, and the potential expansion of the conflict to other countries, we have experienced and may continue to experience an adverse impact on our business and operations in this region, as well as on our business and operations generally, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations and could cause the market value of our common shares to decline.”
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas began during October 2023 and has since expanded to include other countries and militant groups and, despite a recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas (which took effect on January 19, 2025), may continue to negatively impact the region. Our revenues attributable to the impacted regions for 2024, 2023 and 2022 were less than 1% of our total revenues in each period. Our sales in Iran are covered by a general OFAC license. While we have been monitoring this conflict, and will continue to do so as this conflict continues to evolve, we are unable to predict the impact of this conflict on the Company’s business.
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas began during October 2023 and expanded to include other countries and militant groups, including Iran. The conflict is currently the subject of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that was announced in October 2025. In addition, in December 2025 and January 2026, mass protests occurred across Iran. Our revenues attributable to the impacted regions for 2025, 2024 and 2023 were less than 1% of our total revenues in each period. Sales in Iran are covered by a general OFAC license. While we have been monitoring this conflict, and will continue to do so as this conflict continues to evolve, we are unable to predict the impact of this conflict on the Company’s business.
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On October 8, 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”)/G20 inclusive framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the “Inclusive Framework”) published a statement updating and finalizing the key components of a two-pillar plan on global tax reform originally agreed on July 1, 2021, and a timetable for implementation by 2023. The timetable for implementation was extended to 2024 or, with respect to certain components of the plan, to 2025. The Inclusive Framework plan has now been agreed to by more than 140 OECD members, including several countries which did not agree to the initial plan. Under Pillar One, a portion of the residual profits of multinational businesses with global turnover above €20 billion and a profit margin above 10% will be allocated to market countries where such allocated profits would be taxed. Under Pillar Two, the Inclusive Framework has agreed on a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% for companies with revenue above €750 million, calculated on a country-by-country basis. On October 30, 2021, the G20 formally endorsed the new global minimum corporate tax rate rules. The Inclusive Framework agreement must be implemented by the OECD Members who have agreed to the plan, effective in 2024. Many members of the Inclusive Framework have either introduced or announced their intention to introduce certain components of the global minimum tax in line with the model rules for fiscal year beginning on or after December 31, 2023. For example, on December 15, 2022, the European Union member states unanimously adopted the directive to implement pillar two rules. According to the directive, the member states were expected to enact pillar two rules into domestic law in 2023, with certain elements becoming effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 31, 2023. On August 4, 2023, Canada released draft legislation to enact certain components of the pillar two proposals into Canadian law as the Global Minimum Tax Act (“GMTA”), which was enacted on June 20, 2024. The GMTA is generally aligned with the model rules proposed by the OECD and is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 31, 2023. The OECD has published model rules and other guidance with respect to pillar two, which are generally consistent with the agreement reached by the Inclusive Framework in October 2021. On February 1, 2023, the Inclusive Framework released a package of technical and administrative guidance on the implementation of pillar two, including the scope of companies that will be subject to the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules, transition rules, and guidance on domestic minimum taxes that countries may choose to adopt, among other topics. On December 18, 2023, the OECD announced plans to release additional guidance on model rules and to start the peer review process in 2024. On June 17, 2024, the OECD published further administrative guidance to clarify the operation of the model rules. On January 15, 20…
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On October 8, 2021, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”)/G20 inclusive framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the “Inclusive Framework”) published a statement updating and finalizing the key components of a two-pillar plan on global tax reform originally agreed on July 1, 2021, and a timetable for implementation by 2023. The timetable for implementation was extended to 2024 or, with respect to certain components of the plan, to 2025. The Inclusive Framework plan has now been agreed to by more than 140 OECD members, including several countries which did not agree to the initial plan. Under Pillar One, a portion of the residual profits of multinational businesses with global turnover above €20 billion and a profit margin above 10% will be allocated to market countries where such allocated profits would be taxed. Under Pillar Two, the Inclusive Framework has agreed on a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% for companies with revenue above €750 million, calculated on a country-by-country basis. On October 30, 2021, the G20 formally endorsed the new global minimum corporate tax rate rules. Many members of the Inclusive Framework have either introduced or announced their intention to introduce certain components of the global minimum tax in line with the model rules for fiscal year beginning on or after December 31, 2023. For example, on December 15, 2022, the EU member states unanimously adopted the directive to implement pillar two rules. According to the directive, the member states were expected to enact pillar two rules into domestic law in 2023, with certain elements becoming effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 31, 2023. On August 4, 2023, Canada released draft legislation to enact certain components of the pillar two proposals into Canadian law as the Global Minimum Tax Act (“GMTA”), which was enacted on June 20, 2024. The GMTA is generally aligned with the model rules proposed by the OECD and is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 31, 2023. The OECD has published model rules and other guidance with respect to pillar two, which are generally consistent with the agreement reached by the Inclusive Framework in October 2021. On February 1, 2023, the Inclusive Framework released a package of technical and administrative guidance on the implementation of pillar two, including the scope of companies that will be subject to the Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules (“GloBe”), transition rules, and guidance on domestic minimum taxes that countries may choose to adopt, among other topics. On December 18, 2023, the OECD announced plans to release additional guidance on model rules and to start the peer review process in 2024. On June 17, 2024, the OECD published further administrative guidance to clarify the operation of the model rules. On January 15, 2025, the OECD published additional guidance on the interpretation of the GloBe model rules, including the central record that…
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The United States did not announce plans to enact the tax measures under the two-pillar plan. On February 1, 2023, the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board indicated that they believe the minimum tax imposed under pillar two is an alternative minimum tax, and, accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with the minimum tax would not be recognized or adjusted for the estimated future effects of the minimum tax but would be recognized in the period incurred. On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an executive order declaring the Inclusive Framework has no force or effect in the U.S. absent congressional action, and directing the U.S. Department of Treasury to: (i) investigate whether any non-U.S. countries are not in compliance with any U.S. tax treaty or have implemented or are likely to implement tax rules that are extraterritorial or disproportionately affect U.S. companies, which may include actions or taxes imposed under Pillar One or Pillar Two, and (ii) develop options for “protective measures” in response to any such noncompliance or tax rules. In addition, legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that would increase U.S. tax rates on non-U.S. companies and investors if their home jurisdictions impose discriminatory or extraterritorial taxes on U.S. companies. We cannot predict whether the U.S. will adopt any such protective measures or whether any such legislation will be adopted, or whether or how any non-U.S. countries may change their tax laws, including with respect to taxes imposed under Pillar One or Pillar Two, in response to the executive order, any action taken thereunder or the legislation described above. It is possible that any changes in U.S. or non-U.S. tax law could have material adverse effect on our future tax liabilities and our effective tax rate.
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The United States did not announce plans to enact the tax measures under the two-pillar plan. On February 1, 2023, the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board indicated that they believe the minimum tax imposed under pillar two is an alternative minimum tax, and, accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities associated with the minimum tax would not be recognized or adjusted for the estimated future effects of the minimum tax but would be recognized in the period incurred. On January 20, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order declaring the Inclusive Framework has no force or effect in the U.S. absent congressional action, and directing the U.S. Department of Treasury to: (i) investigate whether any non-U.S. countries are not in compliance with any U.S. tax treaty or have implemented or are likely to implement tax rules that are extraterritorial or disproportionately affect U.S. companies, which may include actions or taxes imposed under Pillar One or Pillar Two, and (ii) develop options for “protective measures” in response to any such noncompliance or tax rules. On June 28, 2025, the United States and the rest of the G7 countries announced an agreement that would, in principle, exclude U.S. parented groups from certain taxes under Pillar Two and address certain risks of base erosion and profit shifting. In January 2026, the OECD published the “side by side” arrangement package to implement this exclusion. However, we cannot predict whether the United States will adopt any other protective measures including with respect to any taxes imposed under Pillar One, or whether or how any non-U.S. countries may change their tax laws, including with respect to taxes imposed under Pillar One or Pillar Two, in response to the executive order, the “side by side” arrangement described above, or otherwise. It is possible that any changes in U.S. or non-U.S. tax law could have a material adverse effect on our future tax liabilities and our effective tax rate.
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The U.S. federal and state governments continue to propose and pass legislation designed to regulate the health care industry. Under the former Biden administration, many of these changes focus on health care cost containment, which result in pricing pressures relating to the sales and reimbursements of health care products and could result in legislative and regulatory changes that may negatively impact our businesses. We are monitoring potential health care-related legislative and regulatory changes that may be proposed and passed under the new Trump administration.
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The U.S. federal and state governments continue to propose and pass legislation designed to regulate the health care industry. Under the former Biden administration, many of these changes focused on health care cost containment, which resulted in pricing pressures relating to the sales and reimbursements of health care products and could result in legislative and regulatory changes that may negatively impact our businesses. We are monitoring potential health care-related legislative and regulatory changes that may be proposed and passed or otherwise pursued under the Trump administration.
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Certain of our products face the expiration of their patent or regulatory exclusivity over the next five years, following which we anticipate generic competition of these products. Following a LOE of and/or generic competition for a product, we would anticipate that product sales for such product would decrease significantly shortly following the LOE or entry of a generic competitor. Where we have the rights, we may elect to launch an authorized generic (“AG”) of such product (either ourselves or through a third party) prior to, upon or following generic entry, which may mitigate the anticipated decrease in product sales.
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Certain of our products face the expiration of their patent or regulatory exclusivity over the next five years, following which we anticipate generic competition of these products. Following a loss of exclusivity (“LOE”) of and/or generic competition for a product, we would anticipate that product sales for such product would decrease significantly shortly following the LOE or entry of a generic competitor. Where we have the rights, we may elect to launch an authorized generic (“AG”) of such product (either ourselves or through a third party) prior to, upon or following generic entry, which may mitigate the anticipated decrease in product sales.
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Certain of our products have already been facing generic competition, such as Prolensa®, which began facing LOE in the fourth quarter of 2023 and accounted for less than 1% of our total revenues in 2024 and approximately 1% of our total revenues in 2023. While we expect our risk of LOE to be limited over the next five years, this could change based on, among other things, successful challenge to our patents, settlement of existing or future patent litigation and at-risk generic launches. We believe the entry into the market of generic competition generally would have an adverse impact on the volume and/or pricing of the affected products, however we are unable to predict the magnitude or timing of this impact.
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While we expect our risk of LOE to be limited over the next five years, this could change based on, among other things, successful challenge to our patents, settlement of existing or future patent litigation and at-risk generic launches. We believe the entry into the market of generic competition generally would have an adverse impact on the volume and/or pricing of the affected products, however we are unable to predict the magnitude or timing of this impact.
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In addition, in connection with our Lumify®, PreserVision®, Vyzulta®and Lotemax®SM products, we have commenced ongoing infringement proceedings against potential generic competitors or other potential infringers in the U.S. If we are not successful in these proceedings, we may face increased generic competition for these products. The PreserVision® U.S. formulation patent expired in March 2021, but a patent covering methods of using the formulation remains in force into 2026. PreserVision® products accounted for approximately 6% and 7% of our total revenues in 2024 and 2023, respectively. While PreserVision® and Lumify®are (or were) the subjects of certain ongoing and past patent infringement proceedings, the Company cannot predict the magnitude or timing of a loss of exclusivity impact from PreserVision®and Lumify®as these are OTC products, and thus, the impact is not expected to be as significant as the LOE of a branded pharmaceutical product.
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In addition, in connection with our Lumify®, Vyzulta®and Lotemax®SM products, we have commenced ongoing infringement proceedings against potential generic competitors or other potential infringers in the U.S. If we are not successful in these proceedings, we may face increased generic competition for these products. The PreserVision® U.S. formulation patent expired in March 2021 and the U.S. patent covering methods of using the formulation expired in early 2026. Our revenues from PreserVision® products for 2025 and 2024 accounted for approximately 6% of our total revenues for each period. While PreserVision® and Lumify®are (or were) the subjects of certain ongoing and past patent infringement proceedings and while the Company cannot predict the magnitude or timing of a LOE impact from PreserVision®and Lumify®, as these are OTC products, the impact is not expected to be as significant as the LOE of a branded pharmaceutical product.
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Our revenues were $4,791 million and $4,146 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $645 million, or 16%. The increase was attributable to: (i) an increase in volumes of $348 million across each of our segments, (ii) incremental sales attributable to acquisitions of $293 million, primarily within our Pharmaceuticals segment and (iii) increased net realized pricing of $81 million, primarily driven by our Vision Care segment. The increases in revenue were partially offset by: (i) the unfavorable impact of foreign currencies of $69 million, primarily in Latin America and Asia and (ii) the impact of divestitures and discontinuations of $8 million, particularly the discontinuation of certain products within our Pharmaceuticals and Vision Care segments.
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Our revenues were $5,101 million and $4,791 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $310 million, or 6%. The increase was attributable to: (i) increased volumes of $301 million across each of our segments, (ii) the favorable impact of foreign currencies of $58 million and (iii) incremental sales attributable to acquisitions of $16 million, within our Surgical segment. The increases in revenue were partially offset by: (i) decreased net realized pricing of $53 million, primarily within our Pharmaceuticals segment and (ii) the impact of divestitures and discontinuations of $12 million, primarily relating to the discontinuation of certain products within our Vision Care segment.
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The Vision Care segment revenue was $2,739 million and $2,543 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $196 million, or 8%. The increase was primarily driven by sales from our dry eye portfolio, Lumify® and PreserVision® within our consumer eye care business and SiHy Daily lenses and Bausch + Lomb Ultra® within our contact lens business. This increase included: (i) an increase in volumes of $144 million, (ii) an increase in net pricing of $84 million and (iii) incremental sales attributable to acquisitions driven by the acquisition of the Blink® Product Line in July 2023, partially offset by: (i) the unfavorable impact of foreign currencies of $54 million, primarily in Asia and Latin America, and (ii) the impact of discontinuations.
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The Vision Care segment revenue was $2,923 million and $2,739 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $184 million, or 7%. The increase was primarily driven by sales from our dry eye portfolio, Lumify® and PreserVision® within our consumer eye care business and the performance of SiHy Daily lenses and Bausch + Lomb Ultra® within our contact lens business. This increase included: (i) an increase in volumes of $111 million, (ii) an increase in net pricing of $51 million and (iii) the favorable impact of foreign currencies of $33 million, partially offset by the impact of divestitures and discontinuations of $11 million.
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The Surgical segment revenue was $843 million and $767 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $76 million, or 10%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) increased demand of consumables, (ii) increased equipment sales and (iii) increased demand of implantables, driven by our premium IOL portfolio. This increase included: (i) an increase in volumes of $58 million, (ii) an increase in net realized pricing of $18 million and (iii) incremental sales from acquisitions of $9 million, partially offset by the unfavorable effect of foreign currencies of $9 million.
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The Surgical segment revenue was $894 million and $843 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $51 million, or 6%. The increase was primarily driven by: (i) increased demand of consumables, (ii) increased demand of implantables, driven by our premium IOL portfolio and (iii) increased equipment sales, partially offset by the voluntary recall of certain enVista IOL products, as previously discussed. This increase included: (i) an increase in volumes of $18 million, (ii) the favorable impact of foreign currencies of $17 million and (iii) incremental sales from acquisitions of $16 million.
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Cash discounts and allowances, returns, rebates, chargebacks and distribution fees as a percentage of gross product sales were 36.3% and 30.0% for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of 6.3% percentage points, and is primarily attributable to the increase in rebates from XIIDRA®and MIEBO®.
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Cash discounts and allowances, returns, rebates, chargebacks and distribution fees as a percentage of gross product sales were 39.5% and 36.3% for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of 3.2% percentage points, and is primarily attributable to the increase in rebates from our dry eye portfolio, including XIIDRA®and MIEBO®.
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Contribution (product sales revenue less cost of goods sold, exclusive of amortization and impairments of intangible assets) increased by $415 million, primarily driven by: (i) product mix, including (a) related to the launch of MIEBO® and (b) contribution associated with recent acquisitions and (ii) the increase in net realized pricing, as previously discussed. These increases were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currencies.
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Contribution (product sales revenue less cost of goods sold, exclusive of amortization and impairments of intangible assets) increased by $129 million, primarily driven by the increase in volumes, partially offset by: (i) higher manufacturing variances, including those related to tariffs and the voluntary recall of certain enVista IOL products and (ii) gross-to-net pricing pressures.
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Cost of goods sold as a percentage of Product sales was 39.1% and 39.7% for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Cost of goods sold as a percentage of Product sales was 40.3% and 39.1% for 2025 and 2024, respectively. The unfavorable change was driven by the overall impact of the voluntary recall of certain enVista IOL products and tariffs.
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R&D expenses were $343 million and $324 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $19 million, or 6%, primarily due to certain products in development, as previously discussed. R&D expenses as a percentage of Product sales were approximately 7.2% and 7.8% for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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R&D expenses were $371 million and $343 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $28 million, or 8%, primarily due to certain products in development, as previously discussed.
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Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, generally 3 to 17 years. Management continually assesses the useful lives related to our long-lived assets to reflect the most current assumptions.
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Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, generally 1 to 17 years. Management continually assesses the useful lives related to our long-lived assets to reflect the most current assumptions.
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Amortization of Intangible assets was $288 million and $240 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of $48 million, or 20%, primarily due to assets acquired through acquisitions, as previously discussed, partially offset by fully amortized intangible assets no longer being amortized in 2024.
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Amortization of Intangible assets was $258 million and $288 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, a decrease of $30 million, or 10%, primarily due to fully amortized intangible assets no longer being amortized.
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Operating income for 2024 and 2023 was $162 million and $130 million, respectively, an increase of $32 million, or 25%. This increase primarily reflects the increase in contribution, partially offset by the increases in SG&A and amortization expense, each as previously discussed.
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Operating income for 2025 and 2024 was $113 million and $162 million, respectively, a decrease of $49 million, or 30%. This decrease primarily reflects the increase in SG&A, partially offset by the increase in contribution, each as previously discussed.
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Foreign exchange and other primarily includes translation gains/losses on intercompany balances and third-party liabilities and the gain/loss due to the change in fair value of foreign currency exchange contracts. Foreign exchange and other was a net loss of $12 million and $28 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Foreign exchange and other primarily includes translation gains/losses on intercompany balances and third-party liabilities and the gain/loss due to the change in fair value of foreign currency exchange contracts. Foreign exchange and other was a net loss of $15 million and $12 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Provision for income taxes were $71 million and $82 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $11 million. The decrease in income taxes was primarily related to: (i) a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings and (ii) discrete tax effects of: (a) establishing a valuation allowance in Canada during the previous year and (b) an increase in non-deductible items, offset by an increase of certain tax attributes recorded in the previous year.
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Provision for income taxes was $35 million and $71 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, a favorable change of $36 million. The change in income taxes was primarily related to: (i) a change in the jurisdictional and seasonal mix of earnings and (ii) discrete tax effects of: (a) the year to date impact of the enVista recall and (b) a benefit for previously accrued taxes that settled favorably with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Net loss attributable to Bausch + Lomb Corporation for 2024 and 2023 was $317 million and $260 million, respectively, a decrease in our results of $57 million, and was primarily due to the increase in interest expense of $116 million, partially offset by: (i) the increase in our operating results of $32 million and (ii) the decrease in the provision for income taxes of $11 million, each as previously discussed.
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Net loss attributable to Bausch + Lomb Corporation for 2025 and 2024 was $360 million and $317 million, respectively, a decrease in our results of $43 million and was primarily driven by the decrease in our operating results of $49 million and increase in interest expense of $22 million, partially offset by the decrease in the provision for income taxes of $36 million, each as previously discussed.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $412 million and $2,109 million for 2024 and 2023, respectively, a decrease of $1,697 million and was primarily driven by payments related to acquisitions during 2023 of $1,941 million primarily related to the XIIDRA Acquisition, the acquisition of the Blink®Product Line and the acquisition of AcuFocus, each as previously discussed, partially offset by an increase in purchases of property, plant and equipment during 2024. Payments related to acquisitions during 2024 of $138 million primarily related to the acquisitions of Elios Vision and Trukera Medical, as previously discussed, and certain other investments.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $455 million and $412 million for 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $43 million and was primarily driven by an increase in purchases of property, plant and equipment during 2025.
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Our primary sources of liquidity are expected to be our cash and cash equivalents, cash collected from customers, funds as needed from our Revolving Credit Facility, and issuances of other long-term debt, additional equity and equity-linked securities. We believe these sources will be sufficient to meet our current liquidity needs for the next twelve months, and be sufficient to support our future cash needs, however, we can provide no assurance that our liquidity and capital resources will meet future funding requirements.
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We believe these sources will be sufficient to meet our current liquidity needs for the next twelve months, from the date of this filing, and be sufficient to support our future cash needs; however, we can provide no assurance that our liquidity and capital resources will meet future funding requirements.
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Bausch + Lomb is a subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (“BHC”), with BHC holding, directly or indirectly, approximately 88% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Bausch + Lomb, as of February 11, 2026. For additional discussion regarding the separation of Bausch + Lomb from BHC, refer to Item 1. "Business".
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◦enVista Aspire® monofocal and toric IOLs with Intermediate Optimized optics were launched in the U.S. during October 2023 and in Europe and Canada in 2025.
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◦enVista Beyond TM extended depth of focus (“EDOF”) is anticipated to launch in the U.S. in 2027.
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•Acquisition of AcuFocus – In January 2023, we acquired AcuFocus, Inc. (“AcuFocus”). AcuFocus is an ophthalmic medical device company that has delivered breakthrough small aperture intraocular technology to address diverse unmet needs in eye care. The IC-8 Apthera® IOL was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the
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The January 2031 Secured Notes are guaranteed by the Company and each of the Company’s subsidiaries (other than the Issuers) that are Note Guarantors. The January 2031 Secured Notes and the guarantees related thereto are senior obligations and are secured, subject to permitted liens and certain other exceptions, by the same first priority liens that secure the borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement and the obligations under the October 2028 Secured Notes.
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The January 2031 Secured Notes and the guarantees related thereto rank pari passu in right of payment with all of the Issuers’ and Note Guarantors’ respective existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness and senior to the Issuers’ and Note Guarantors’ respective existing and future indebtedness that expressly provides for its subordination to the January 2031 Secured Notes and the applicable guarantees. The January 2031 Secured Notes and the guarantees related thereto are effectively pari passu with the Issuers’ and the Note Guarantors’ respective existing and future indebtedness secured by a first priority lien on the collateral securing the obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement, the October 2028 Secured Notes and the January 2031 Secured Notes and effectively senior to the Issuers’ and the Note Guarantors’ respective existing and future indebtedness that is unsecured, or that is secured by junior liens, in each case to the extent of the value of the collateral. In addition, the January 2031 Secured Notes are: (i) structurally subordinated to all liabilities of any of the Company’s subsidiaries (other than the Issuers) that do not guarantee the January 2031 Secured Notes to the extent of the value of such subsidiaries’ assets and (ii) effectively subordinated to any of the Issuers’ and Note Guarantors’ debt that is secured by assets that are not collateral to the extent of the value of such assets.
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Upon the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the indenture governing the January 2031 Secured Notes), unless the Issuers have exercised their right to redeem all of the January 2031 Secured Notes, holders of the January 2031 Secured Notes may require the Issuers to repurchase such holders’ January 2031 Secured Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, but not including, the date of purchase.
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The January 2031 Secured Notes are redeemable at the option of the Issuers, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 30, 2026, at a redemption price of 100.000% of the principal amount thereof, redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption. Prior to June 30, 2026, the Issuers may redeem the January 2031 Secured Notes in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the January 2031 Secured Notes redeemed plus a make-whole premium. Prior to June 30, 2026, the Issuers may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the January 2031 Secured Notes at a redemption price of 103.875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, subject to certain conditions.
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The Company conducted its annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2025, by first assessing qualitative factors. Based on its qualitative assessment as of October 1, 2025, management believed that, it was more likely than not that the carrying amounts of each of its reporting units were less than their respective fair values and therefore concluded that a quantitative fair value test was not required.
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Synergetics®, ClearVisc®, StableVisc®, Storz® ophthalmic instruments, VICTUS® femtosecond laser, Teneo®, Eyefill® and Zyoptix®.