Bausch Investors Initially Pessimistic Following B+L Spinout
Bausch Health Drops 27% Following Q1 Earnings Call
Executive Summary
With its IPO of Bausch + Lomb bringing in $630m in proceeds, Bausch Health is moving forward with its plan to use the eye care unit’s separation to pay down its remaining debt.
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