Bausch + Lomb Rejects Buyout Offers, Focuses on Independent Future

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Bausch + Lomb has decided against selling itself after engaging with potential buyers. The company’s primary objective remains a complete separation from its parent company, Bausch Health, and it will continue operating independently. Bausch + Lomb plans to share its Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings and 2025 guidance on February 19th.

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So, Bausch + Lomb is staying independent, huh? After all the speculation, that’s definitely news. They looked at potentially selling, talked to a bunch of interested parties, but ultimately decided it wasn’t the right move for them, at least not right now.

Remember back in December 2024, when they announced they were splitting from Bausch Health Companies? Well, a sale was on the table as one way to make that happen. That said, from what I understand, they didn’t get any offers that really lined up with where they want to be long-term.

And that’s understandable, isn’t it? You can’t just jump at any offer, especially with a company like Bausch + Lomb. They’ve made it clear they’re still committed to becoming fully independent. In the meantime, they’re going to keep doing their own thing, focusing on their existing plans. In fact, they actually raised their revenue forecast for 2024 last October, which is a good sign. Their Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings are coming out on February 19th, so we’ll get a better picture then, plus their outlook for 2025.

This decision, it’s a big deal for them. It really emphasizes that they’re determined to forge their own path in the eye health world. It’s impressive when you consider their history. Founded way back in 1853! Nowadays, their product range is huge—around 400 products, everything from contact lenses to surgical instruments. They’re in nearly 100 countries and employ about 13,000 people. What a global giant, right?

Plus, they are constantly innovating! Take that Elios Vision acquisition, for instance. That’s a smart move. The Elios procedure—a non-implant based glaucoma treatment using an excimer laser—sounds pretty cutting-edge and it’s a great fit with their existing glaucoma portfolio. It aligns perfectly with their mission of protecting and enhancing eyesight for millions worldwide. I’m sure you know someone who suffers from glaucoma; it’s a debilitating condition that makes everyday life hard.

So, as Bausch + Lomb moves forward as an independent company, things look promising. They’re focused on R&D, they’ve got a comprehensive product line, and they’re everywhere. It puts them in a great position to meet the changing needs of the eye health market. The next earnings report should give us a clearer picture of their financial health, and where they are going in 2025 and beyond, which is what we all really want to know, isn’t it?