With Timetable In Hand And Icahn On Board, Bausch Health Looks To ‘Expedite Spin-Off’
Executive Summary
Executives say Bausch + Lomb spin-out preparations will be completed by the end of Q3. When asked, they elaborated on Carl Icahn’s acquisition of 27.8m shares, for a 7.8% stake, and expansion of the firm’s board by two seats for Icahn’s representatives.
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