A maker of mission-critical materials for labs and biopharma, Avantor sells high-purity chemicals (J.T. Baker), tubing (Masterflex), and medical-grade silicones (NuSil), delivered worldwide through its VWR channel. Its roots trace to 1904, when chemist John Townsend Baker began producing purer lab reagents; NuSil and the 1852-founded VWR distributor later joined the fold. Fun fact: in a 1993 silicone shortage, NuSil cloned discontinued materials so device makers could keep producing long-term implants.
Avantor subsidiary enters Amendment No. 15 to Credit Agreement, adding €374.2M term loans
The amendment provides a new €374,208,296.62 tranche of senior secured Euro-denominated term loans (Incremental B-7 Euro Term Loans) bearing interest at EURIBO Rate plus 2.00% per annum.
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On July 14, 2026, Avantor Funding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Avantor, Inc., entered into Amendment No. 15 to the existing Credit Agreement.
The new loans refinance existing euro term loans that carried a higher interest rate of EURIBO Rate plus 2.50% and were scheduled to mature on October 9, 2032.
The Incremental B-7 Euro Term Loans mature on October 9, 2032, and are guaranteed by the same subsidiaries and secured by the same collateral as existing credit facilities on a pari passu basis.
A 1.00% prepayment premium applies if the loans are prepaid, replaced, or refinanced with similar term B loans at a lower effective yield within six months of the effective date.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Avantor stockholders elect nine directors and approve executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting.
Stockholders elected nine directors to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting; all nominees received majority votes for.
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Avantor, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 7, 2026.
The advisory vote on 2025 named executive officer compensation passed with 601,462,107 votes for.
Stockholders selected one year as the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation; the Board will hold such votes annually until at least 2032.
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Avantor appoints Ludovic Brellier as EVP, Bioscience & Medtech Products and Chief Transformation Officer, effective May 1, 2026.
Benoit Gourdier, current EVP of BMP, will transition to a role supporting segment integration and is expected to depart no later than December 31, 2026.
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Ludovic Brellier will join Avantor on May 1, 2026 as Executive Vice President, Bioscience & Medtech Products (BMP) and Chief Transformation Officer.
Brellier joins from Danaher, where he was President of Cytiva's Hardware Solutions business.
In his new role, Brellier will lead the Revival Management Office and drive transformation initiatives across the enterprise.
The appointment was announced via a press release on April 23, 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Avantor CFO R. Brent Jones to depart by June 24, 2026; Steve Eck named interim CFO
R. Brent Jones notified Avantor on March 26, 2026, of his resignation as Executive Vice President and CFO to join a company outside the life sciences industry.
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Jones will leave on or before June 24, 2026, per the company's April 1, 2026 press release.
Steve Eck, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO upon Jones' departure while a permanent CFO search is conducted.
Eck will receive $45,000 per month as interim CFO and a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at $250,000 vesting ratably over three years.
Avantor reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 financial guidance provided on February 11, 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Avantor reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results, announces segment realignment
Q4 2025 net sales were $1.66 billion, a decrease of 1.4% reported and 4.1% organic; net income was $52 million, adjusted EBITDA was $252 million, diluted GAAP EPS was $0.08, adjusted EPS was $0.22.
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Full-year 2025 net sales were $6.55 billion, a decrease of 3.4% reported and 2.8% organic; net loss was $530 million, adjusted EBITDA was $1,069 million, diluted GAAP loss per share was $0.78, adjusted EPS was $0.90.
The company announced a realignment of reportable segments effective Q1 2026 into VWR Distribution & Services and Bioscience & Medtech Products.
The company is executing a 'Revival' program including relaunch of the VWR brand, manufacturing and supply chain improvements, and e-commerce upgrades.
No specific financial guidance for 2026 was provided in the filing.
2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Avantor elects Simon Dingemans to board, effective January 2, 2026
He fills the vacancy created by Jonathan Peacock's previously disclosed resignation from the board, effective December 31, 2025.
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Simon Dingemans was elected as a director of Avantor, Inc., effective January 2, 2026, with an initial term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Dingemans, 62, previously served as Senior Advisor at The Carlyle Group (2022-2024) and as CFO of GSK plc (2011-2019).
He will receive standard non-employee director compensation: a $95,000 annual cash retainer and restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $210,000, prorated and vesting on May 6, 2026.
The board determined Dingemans meets NYSE and Exchange Act independence standards.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits