ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bausch & Lomb (NYSE: BOL) and Warburg Pincus, the global private equity firm, announced today that affiliates of Warburg Pincus have completed the acquisition of Bausch & Lomb for a total purchase price of approximately $4.5 billion, including approximately $830 million of debt.
“With a strong and supportive partner in Warburg Pincus, we are well-positioned to create new opportunities for Bausch & Lomb and advance our leadership in the eye health industry,” said Ronald L. Zarrella, chairman and CEO of Bausch & Lomb. “Our customers will continue to receive high levels of service, product quality and innovation, and our commitment to serving their needs remains steadfast. On behalf of Bausch & Lomb’s management and Board of Directors, I want to thank our shareholders and hard-working employees for their support throughout this process.”
