8-K current report · filed Jul 15, 2026

AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. (AVNS) 8-K Current Report: July 15, 2026

Item 8.01AVNS overview

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AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. (AVNS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 15, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). Merger remains scheduled for July 22, 2026, with the board continuing its unanimous recommendation for the $25.00-per-share transaction.

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Item 8.01 · Other Events

  • Merger remains scheduled for July 22, 2026, with the board continuing its unanimous recommendation for the $25.00-per-share transaction
  • Two lawsuits seek to enjoin the merger, while stockholder demand letters allege proxy disclosure deficiencies
  • Avanos supplemented disclosures to reduce litigation and closing-delay risk without admitting liability or changing merger terms
  • UBS may receive up to $5 million upon closing, alongside disclosed prior and potential relationships with AIP and other sponsors
  • JPMorgan valuation ranges of $12.75–$23.50 and $9.75–$21.75 remain below the $25.00 merger consideration

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