‘New’ B+L? Wait Until Bausch Health Sells Stake

Analysts hold back on predicting new heights for B+L until full split from parent firm. It reported Q4 revenue up 9% to $1.28bn and full-year revenue up 16% to $4.79bn.

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Bausch + Lomb Corp. CEO Brent Saunders says customers talk of a “new” company emerging since he became CEO two years ago. He hedges on making the claim, however, and market analysts hold back on predicting new heights for B+L until it fully splits from parent firm Bausch Health Companies Inc.

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