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Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC, TSX: BHC) generates a wide range of news relevant to investors, health care professionals and industry observers. As a global, diversified pharmaceutical company with operations in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, dentistry, aesthetics, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, its disclosures cover both business performance and strategic activity.
News updates commonly include financial results and segment performance, such as quarterly revenue trends across Salix, International, Solta Medical, Diversified Products and Bausch + Lomb. The company also releases information on capital structure actions, including exchange offers for senior secured notes and amendments to credit agreements at Bausch Health and Bausch + Lomb, which are detailed in press releases and Form 8-K filings.
Bausch Health’s news flow highlights business development and acquisitions, for example the acquisition of DURECT Corporation to expand its hepatology portfolio and the acquisition of Wuhan Shibo Zhenmei Technology Co., Ltd. to strengthen Solta Medical’s distribution in China. Product and geographic expansion updates, such as OraPharma’s commercial expansion into Canada and Puerto Rico and regulatory milestones for aesthetic devices, also feature prominently.
In addition, the company announces conference participation and investor events, including presentations at healthcare conferences where management provides strategic and business updates and may discuss guidance ranges. For those tracking BHC, this news page offers a centralized view of official announcements on operations, financing, governance and growth initiatives. Investors and followers of the pharmaceutical and medical aesthetics sectors can review these items to understand how Bausch Health is executing on its stated priorities and managing its diversified portfolio.
Bausch Health (NYSE:BHC, TSX:BHC) announced the results of its 2024 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 14, 2024. All 10 nominated directors were elected with Thomas J. Appio receiving 181,373,219 votes for and 10,918,741 votes withheld. Shareholders approved the compensation of the named executive officers, an amendment to the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. The final vote results will be reported to the U.S. SEC on Form 8-K and will be available on SEDAR and the company's website.
Bausch Health Companies (NYSE:BHC, TSX:BHC) and Salix Pharmaceuticals updated on their litigation with Norwich Pharmaceuticals. Following the US Court of Appeals' April 11, 2024 decision, both companies filed for rehearing. They expect a decision within three months. Additionally, on May 10, 2024, Norwich filed an amendment to their ANDA with the FDA, seeking approval for a generic XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets for IBS-D treatment. Bausch has 45 days to file a patent infringement lawsuit, which would delay FDA approval of Norwich's ANDA by up to 30 months or until a court decision.
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC), announces Bellamy Young as the spokesperson for Xifaxan, the first FDA approved medication for reducing the risk of OHE recurrence in adults with cirrhosis. Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy is a serious complication of liver cirrhosis, affecting up to 80% of patients. Young aims to raise awareness and share her personal OHE experience to educate patients and caregivers about the management options available through the Xifaxan campaign.
Bausch Health announced first quarter 2024 results with revenues of $2.15 billion, up 11%, GAAP net loss of $64 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $665 million, up 13%. The Xifaxan appeal decision is a milestone related to Bausch + Lomb separation. R&D updates include positive data for Amiselimod and progress in other studies. Revenue growth in all segments, with reaffirmed full-year guidance.
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