Halyard Health, Inc. (NYSE:HYH) Files An 8-K Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal YearItem 5.03Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
On May 29, 2018, the Board of Directors of Halyard Health, Inc. (the “Company”) amended the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to change the Company’s name from “Halyard Health, Inc.” to “Avanos Medical, Inc.” effective June 30, 2018. A copy of the amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Effective June 30, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company amended and restated the Company’s bylaws to change the Company’s name from “Halyard Health, Inc.” to “Avanos Medical, Inc.” A copy of the Company’s amended and restated bylaws is filed as Exhibit 3.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01Other Events.
On June 1, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing the change in the Company’s name from “Halyard Health, Inc.” to “Avanos Medical, Inc.” effective June 30, 2018. The press release announcing the change in the Company’s name is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Halyard Health, Inc. ExhibitEX-3.1 2 hyhform8k_060118xex31.htm CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY Exhibit Exhibit 3.1CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENTOF THEAMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATIONOF HALYARD HEALTH,…To view the full exhibit click here
About Halyard Health, Inc. (NYSE:HYH)
Halyard Health, Inc. seeks to advance health and healthcare by preventing infection, eliminating pain and speeding recovery. The Company operates through two segments: Surgical and Infection Prevention (S&IP) and Medical Devices. Its S&IP business provides healthcare supplies and solutions that target the prevention of healthcare associated infections. The Medical Devices segment provides a portfolio of product offerings focused on pain management and respiratory and digestive health. The S&IP segment’s product portfolio includes sterilization wrap, surgical drapes and gowns, facial protection, protective apparel and medical exam gloves. The S&IP segment is also a provider of education to prevent healthcare-associated infections. The Medical Devices segment provides a portfolio of product offerings focused on pain management and respiratory and digestive health. Its products include QUICK CHECK, SMART-FOLD, POWERGUARD, MICROCOOL and FLUIDSHIELD.
