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Bausch Health To Reduce Debt By $100 Million Using Cash Generated From Operations

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Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) announced on August 31, 2020, a plan to reduce its debt by $100 million through the redemption of senior notes. The company will redeem $100 million of its 5.875% Senior Notes due September 30, 2020, using cash generated from operations. An irrevocable notice of redemption will be issued to the record holders of these notes. Bausch Health aims to strengthen its financial position and continues to focus on advancing global health through its healthcare products.

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LAVAL, QC, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health" or the "Company") today announced it will reduce debt by $100 million through the redemption of outstanding senior notes, using cash generated from operations.

Bausch Health will redeem $100 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes due 2023, CUSIP Nos. 91831A AB7, C96729 AB1 (the "Notes") on Sept. 30, 2020. The Company will issue today an irrevocable notice of redemption for the Notes and a copy will be issued to the record holders of such Notes. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a notice of redemption of the Notes. Payment of the redemption price and surrender of the Notes for redemption will be made through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company in accordance with the applicable procedures of the Depository Trust Company. The name and address of the US paying agent are as follows: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., c/o The Bank of New York Mellon; 111 Sanders Creek Parkway, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057; Attn: Redemption Unit; Tel: 800-254-2826.

About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. More information can be found at www.bauschhealth.com.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch Health, including but not limited to its project development timelines, and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch Health undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.

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Arthur Shannon

Lainie Keller

arthur.shannon@bauschhealth.com 

lainie.keller@bauschhealth.com

(514) 856-3855

(908) 927-1198

(877) 281-6642 (toll free)


 

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FAQ

What is Bausch Health doing to reduce its debt?

Bausch Health is redeeming $100 million of its senior notes due September 30, 2020, using cash generated from operations.

When will Bausch Health redeem its senior notes?

The redemption of the $100 million senior notes will occur on September 30, 2020.

What is the interest rate on the senior notes being redeemed by Bausch Health?

The senior notes being redeemed have an interest rate of 5.875%.

How is Bausch Health financing the debt reduction?

Bausch Health is using cash generated from its operations to finance the debt reduction.

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