Form 4: Bausch + Lomb Executive Sells Shares for Tax

Bausch + Lomb's President of Surgical, Luc Bonnefoy, reported the disposition of common shares to cover tax withholdings related to RSU and PSU vesting.

Summary

• Luc Bonnefoy, President, Surgical at Bausch & Lomb Corp (BLCO), reported transactions involving common shares.
• On February 26, 2026, 4,404 common shares were disposed of at a price of $18.49 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted share units.
• Following this transaction, Bonnefoy beneficially owned 113,533 common shares.
• On February 27, 2026, an additional 4,311 common shares were disposed of at $18.30 per share for tax withholding upon RSU vesting, leaving 109,222 shares beneficially owned.
• Also on February 27, 2026, 9,221 common shares were disposed of at $18.30 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of performance-based restricted share units.
• After all reported transactions, Bonnefoy beneficially owned 100,001 common shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event. The disposition of shares is a routine transaction to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of equity awards and does not reflect a discretionary sale or a change in the executive's outlook on the company.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that insider transactions, particularly those related to tax withholdings upon equity award vesting, are common occurrences across all industries and typically do not signal a change in company fundamentals or executive sentiment.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal direct impact as these are routine tax-related dispositions, not discretionary sales indicating a change in executive confidence.

Key Dates

Keywords

Bausch + Lomb, BLCO, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Share Disposition, Tax Withholding, Restricted Share Units, Performance Share Units, Executive Compensation