BSX director John E. Sununu ends board tenure; no disagreement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Boston Scientific (BSX) reported that director John E. Sununu will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He has served on the Board since 2009, is a member of the Audit Committee, and chairs the Nominating and Governance Committee. He will continue in these roles until the 2026 Annual Meeting.

The Company stated that Mr. Sununu’s decision is not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Board and its Nominating and Governance Committee will continue to review the Board’s size and composition and evaluate whether adding directors following his departure is in the Company’s best interest.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_____________________________________________________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-11083

04-2695240

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

    300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, Massachusetts                 01752-1234

    (Address of principal executive offices)                           (Zip Code)

(508) 683-4000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

BSX

New York Stock Exchange

0.625% Senior Notes due 2027

BSX27

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company   ☐

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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 22, 2025, John E. Sununu informed Boston Scientific Corporation (the “Company”) that he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Sununu has served as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company since April 2009 and currently serves as a member of the Audit Committee and the chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Mr. Sununu will continue to serve as a director and in his committee roles until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Sununu’s decision not to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting is not the result of any disagreement with the Company.

The Board and Nominating and Governance Committee regularly review the size and composition of the Board and will continue to evaluate whether adding directors to the Board following Mr. Sununu’s departure is in the best interest of the Company.

SIGNATURE

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.

Date:			October 23, 2025			BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
						By:			/s/ Susan Thompson
									Susan Thompson
									Vice President, Chief Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary

FAQ

Who from Boston Scientific (BSX) is leaving the board?

Director John E. Sununu will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

When will John E. Sununu step down from the BSX board?

He will serve until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Did John E. Sununu disagree with Boston Scientific (BSX)?

The Company stated his decision is not the result of any disagreement.

What board roles does John E. Sununu currently hold at BSX?

He is a member of the Audit Committee and chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

How long has John E. Sununu served on Boston Scientific’s board?

He has served since 2009.

Will Boston Scientific (BSX) add a new director after Sununu departs?

The Board and its committee will evaluate whether adding directors is in the Company’s best interest.