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

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Bausch Health Companies announced a $100 million debt reduction plan through the redemption of its 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2024, scheduled for May 7, 2021. This action follows a previous redemption of $200 million in March 2021. The company aims to utilize cash generated from operations for this redemption, signifying improved liquidity. Bausch Health, focused on health care products across various therapeutic areas, continues to prioritize financial stability amid ongoing uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Reduction of debt by $100 million enhances financial stability.
  • Utilization of cash generated from operations indicates liquidity improvement.
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  • Continued risks from the COVID-19 pandemic may impact overall business performance.

LAVAL, Quebec, April 7, 2021 /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 secured notes, using cash generated from operations.

Bausch Health will redeem $100 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2024, CUSIP Nos. 91911K AK8, C94143 AK7 (the "Notes") on May 7, 2021. The Company previously redeemed a total of $200M aggregate principal amount of the Notes in March 2021.

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 paying agent are as follows: 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.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information and "Safe Harbor" Statement
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the redemption of the Notes. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "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, risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's most recent annual and quarterly reports and detailed from time to time in the Company's other filings with the 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 the Company, including but not limited to its supply chain, third-party suppliers, project development timelines, employee base, liquidity, stock price, financial condition and costs (which may increase) and revenue and margins (both of which may decrease). 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

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FAQ

What debt is Bausch Health redeeming?

Bausch Health is redeeming $100 million of its 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2024.

When will Bausch Health redeem its Senior Secured Notes?

The redemption is scheduled for May 7, 2021.

How much debt has Bausch Health redeemed recently?

Bausch Health previously redeemed $200 million of the same Notes in March 2021.

What is the impact of this debt reduction on Bausch Health?

This debt reduction is aimed at improving financial stability and liquidity for Bausch Health.

What are the risks associated with Bausch Health's business?

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose risks that may adversely affect Bausch Health's business operations.

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