[8-K] STERIS plc Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D discloses that the Silver Lake–affiliated reporting persons (Global Blue Holding L.P., SL Globetrotter L.P., SL Globetrotter GP Ltd., Silver Lake Technology Associates III Cayman L.P. and Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP III Ltd.) have tendered all of their equity interests in Global Blue Group Holding AG (“GB”) in connection with the cash tender offer launched by Shift4 Payments, Inc. and its Swiss merger subsidiary.

The offer, which commenced on 21 March 2025 and expired one minute after 11:59 p.m. (NYC time) on 2 July 2025, met all conditions. The Silver Lake vehicles tendered:

• 34,871,499 ordinary shares held by Cayman Holdings at $7.50 per share
• 4,939,137 Series A preferred shares (convertible into ordinary shares) at $10.00 per share
• 91,230,811 ordinary shares held by Globetrotter at $7.50 per share
• 11,970,487 Series A preferred shares held by Globetrotter at $10.00 per share

In addition, 2,701,935 Global Blue warrants (Cayman Holdings) and 6,548,415 warrants (Globetrotter) were cashed-out and are no longer exercisable. As a result of these transactions, the reporting persons now report 0 shares beneficially owned (0.0% of the class) and thereby cease to be 5% holders as of 3 July 2025.

Following completion of the offer, director Joseph Osnoss resigned from the Global Blue board. The filing attaches an amended Annex A listing directors of the Silver Lake general partners and adds Exhibit 99.1 containing that information.

This amendment is limited to updating ownership, identity disclosures and purpose-of-transaction details; all other information in prior filings remains unchanged.

Positive

• Completion of Shift4 tender offer provides shareholders with immediate cash at $7.50 per ordinary share and $10 per Series A preferred, crystallising value.
• Over 142 million shares and 9.25 million warrants were tendered, eliminating a sizable private-equity overhang and simplifying the cap table.

Negative

• Silver Lake’s exit removes a long-term strategic investor, potentially reducing institutional support and signalling full control by Shift4.
• Resignation of director Joseph Osnoss creates short-term governance transition risk until a new board structure is confirmed.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Shift4’s tender offer closed; Silver Lake tendered 100% of its 142 M+ shares & warrants, exiting Global Blue at $7.50/$10 cash.

Impact assessment: The transaction removes a large private-equity overhang and confirms a full change-of-control at pre-negotiated cash prices. The roughly US$1.2 billion gross proceeds to Silver Lake (142 M ordinary-share equivalents × blended price ≈ $8.4) suggest a clean exit and validate the valuation underlying Shift4’s strategic expansion into tax-free shopping payments. For remaining public investors, liquidity is now concentrated in Shift4’s hands, and the free float will shrink sharply once merger mechanics complete, implying potential delisting down the line. While price terms were announced in February, the filing provides final confirmation that all shares were accepted and paid. Governance shifts are underway—Joseph Osnoss’s resignation foreshadows a reconstituted board aligned with Shift4.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Silver Lake’s exit ends its board representation; control passes to Shift4, triggering governance realignment.

The amendment documents the formal relinquishment of equity and board influence by Silver Lake. With zero ownership, its affiliated director resigned, eliminating potential conflict-of-interest issues during post-merger integration. The Schedule 13D amendment also satisfies Section 13(d) requirements by noting cessation of 5% ownership. Investors should monitor subsequent filings for board re-composition, potential squeeze-out or listing status changes. From a compliance standpoint, the clean break reduces related-party complexities in future disclosures.

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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2025

STERIS plc

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ireland		001-38848		98-1455064
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland D02 R296

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: + 353 1 232 2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, $0.001 par value		STE		New York Stock Exchange
2.700% Senior Notes due 2031		STE/31		New York Stock Exchange
3.750% Senior Notes due 2051		STE/51		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 ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 1, 2025, Dr. Richard Steeves notified STERIS plc (the “Company”) that he will retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on the date of the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on July 31, 2025. Therefore, Dr. Steeves will not stand for re-election to the Board at the Annual Meeting.

Dr. Steeves’ decision to retire is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matters related to the Company’s strategy, operations, policies or practices.

The Company and the Board thank Dr. Steeves for his 10 years of service to the Company as a Director.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

STERIS plc
By		/s/ J. Adam Zangerle
Name:		J. Adam Zangerle
Title:		Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Company Secretary

Dated: July 3, 2025

FAQ

What did Schedule 13D/A reveal about Silver Lake's stake in GB?

The filing shows Silver Lake entities now own 0 shares (0.0%) after tendering all holdings to Shift4.

How many Global Blue shares were tendered and at what price?

Silver Lake tendered 126,102,310 ordinary-share equivalents at $7.50 and 16,909,624 Series A preferred at $10.00.

When did Shift4's tender offer for Global Blue expire?

The offer expired one minute after 11:59 p.m. on 2 July 2025 (New York City time).

What happened to Global Blue warrants held by Silver Lake?

A total of 9,250,350 warrants were cashed out and are no longer exercisable for ordinary shares.

Did any board members resign following the transaction?

Yes. Joseph Osnoss, a Silver Lake affiliate, resigned from Global Blue’s board after the tender offer closed.