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[8-K] Viatris Inc. Reports Material Event

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Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) filed an 8-K announcing a governance change. On 4 Aug 2025 the Board expanded from 14 to 15 seats and appointed David Simmons as an independent director, effective immediately. His initial term runs until the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders. The Board has not yet assigned him to any committees; an amended 8-K will be filed once those committee appointments are finalized.

Mr. Simmons will receive the standard cash and equity compensation provided to Viatris� other non-employee directors, and the Company has executed its customary indemnification agreement with him (form previously filed as Exhibit 10.25 to the 2020 Form 10-K). Management states that there are no arrangements or related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A press release dated 5 Aug 2025 announcing the appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01 and is expressly deemed not filed for liability purposes. No financial statements accompany this report.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando una modifica nella governance. Il 4 agosto 2025 il Consiglio di Amministrazione è passato da 14 a 15 membri e ha nominato David Simmons come amministratore indipendente, con effetto immediato. Il suo mandato iniziale durerà fino all'assemblea annuale degli azionisti del 2025. Il Consiglio non lo ha ancora assegnato a nessun comitato; un modulo 8-K modificato sarà presentato una volta finalizzate tali nomine.

Il signor Simmons riceverà la consueta remunerazione in denaro e azioni prevista per gli altri amministratori non dipendenti di Viatris, e la Società ha stipulato con lui l'accordo di indennizzo abituale (modulo precedentemente presentato come Allegato 10.25 al Modulo 10-K del 2020). La direzione dichiara che non esistono accordi o transazioni con parti correlate che richiedano divulgazione ai sensi dell'Articolo 404(a) del Regolamento S-K.

Un comunicato stampa datato 5 agosto 2025 che annuncia la nomina è fornito come Allegato 99.1 ai sensi dell'Articolo 7.01 ed è espressamente considerato non depositato per fini di responsabilità. Nessun bilancio accompagna questo rapporto.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un cambio en la gobernanza. El 4 de agosto de 2025, la Junta se amplió de 14 a 15 miembros y nombró a David Simmons como director independiente, con efecto inmediato. Su mandato inicial durará hasta la reunión anual de accionistas de 2025. La Junta aún no lo ha asignado a ningún comité; se presentará un 8-K enmendado una vez que se finalicen esos nombramientos.

El Sr. Simmons recibirá la compensación estándar en efectivo y acciones que se otorga a los demás directores no empleados de Viatris, y la Compañía ha firmado con él el acuerdo de indemnización habitual (formulario presentado anteriormente como Anexo 10.25 al Formulario 10-K de 2020). La gerencia declara que no existen acuerdos ni transacciones con partes relacionadas que requieran divulgación conforme al Ãtem 404(a) del Reglamento S-K.

Un comunicado de prensa fechado el 5 de agosto de 2025 que anuncia el nombramiento se proporciona como Anexo 99.1 bajo el Ãtem 7.01 y se considera expresamente no presentado para fines de responsabilidad. No se acompañan estados financieros a este informe.

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Simmons 씨는 Viatrisì� 다른 비ì§ì›� ì´ì‚¬ë“¤ì—ê²� 제공ë˜ëŠ” 표준 현금 ë°� ì£¼ì‹ ë³´ìƒì� 받게 ë˜ë©°, 회사ëŠ� 그와 관례ì ì¸ ë©´ì±… 계약ì� 체결했습니다(2020ë…� Form 10-Kì� Exhibit 10.25ë¡� ì´ì „ 제출ë�). ê²½ì˜ì§„ì€ ê·œì • S-K 항목 404(a)ì—� ë”°ë¼ ê³µê°œí•´ì•¼ í•� ê´€ë � 당사ìž� 거래ë‚� í•©ì˜ê°€ 없다ê³� ë°í˜”습니ë‹�.

2025ë…� 8ì›� 5ì¼ìž 임명 발표 ë³´ë„ìžë£ŒëŠ� 항목 7.01ì� Exhibit 99.1ë¡� 제공ë˜ë©°, ì±…ìž„ 문제ë¡� 제출ë� 것으ë¡� 간주ë˜ì§€ 않습니다. ì� 보고서ì—ëŠ� 재무제표가 첨부ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ : VTRS) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un changement de gouvernance. Le 4 août 2025, le conseil d'administration est passé de 14 à 15 membres et a nommé David Simmons en tant qu'administrateur indépendant, avec effet immédiat. Son mandat initial court jusqu'à l'assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2025. Le conseil ne l'a pas encore affecté à un comité ; un 8-K modifié sera déposé une fois ces nominations finalisées.

M. Simmons recevra la rémunération standard en espèces et en actions accordée aux autres administrateurs non salariés de Viatris, et la société a conclu avec lui son accord d'indemnisation habituel (formulaire précédemment déposé en tant qu'annexe 10.25 au formulaire 10-K de 2020). La direction déclare qu'il n'existe aucun accord ni transaction avec des parties liées nécessitant une divulgation en vertu de l'article 404(a) du règlement S-K.

Un communiqué de presse daté du 5 août 2025 annonçant la nomination est fourni en tant que Pièce 99.1 sous l'article 7.01 et est expressément considéré comme non déposé à des fins de responsabilité. Aucun état financier n'accompagne ce rapport.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) reichte ein 8-K ein, um eine Änderung in der Unternehmensführung bekannt zu geben. Am 4. August 2025 wurde der Vorstand von 14 auf 15 Mitglieder erweitert und David Simmons mit sofortiger Wirkung als unabhängiger Direktor ernannt. Seine erste Amtszeit läuft bis zur Hauptversammlung 2025. Der Vorstand hat ihn noch keinem Ausschuss zugewiesen; ein geändertes 8-K wird eingereicht, sobald diese Ausschusszuweisungen abgeschlossen sind.

Herr Simmons erhält die übliche Bar- und Aktienvergütung, die den anderen nicht angestellten Direktoren von Viatris gewährt wird, und das Unternehmen hat mit ihm die übliche Entschädigungsvereinbarung abgeschlossen (Formular zuvor als Anlage 10.25 zum 2020 Form 10-K eingereicht). Das Management erklärt, dass keine Vereinbarungen oder Transaktionen mit verbundenen Parteien vorliegen, die gemäß Punkt 404(a) der Regulation S-K offengelegt werden müssen.

Eine Pressemitteilung vom 5. August 2025, die die Ernennung ankündigt, ist als Anlage 99.1 unter Punkt 7.01 beigefügt und wird ausdrücklich nicht zu Haftungszwecken eingereicht. Dem Bericht sind keine Finanzberichte beigefügt.

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TL;DR: Routine 8-K adds an independent director; negligible immediate financial impact.

The filing is straightforward governance disclosure. Expanding the board and adding an independent director aligns with best-practice standards and may marginally enhance oversight, but investors should not expect near-term earnings or valuation effects. Committee assignments and Mr. Simmons� industry experience—details not provided here—will determine longer-term influence. No related-party concerns are noted, and compensation mirrors other non-employee directors. Overall, the event is neutral for the investment thesis.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando una modifica nella governance. Il 4 agosto 2025 il Consiglio di Amministrazione è passato da 14 a 15 membri e ha nominato David Simmons come amministratore indipendente, con effetto immediato. Il suo mandato iniziale durerà fino all'assemblea annuale degli azionisti del 2025. Il Consiglio non lo ha ancora assegnato a nessun comitato; un modulo 8-K modificato sarà presentato una volta finalizzate tali nomine.

Il signor Simmons riceverà la consueta remunerazione in denaro e azioni prevista per gli altri amministratori non dipendenti di Viatris, e la Società ha stipulato con lui l'accordo di indennizzo abituale (modulo precedentemente presentato come Allegato 10.25 al Modulo 10-K del 2020). La direzione dichiara che non esistono accordi o transazioni con parti correlate che richiedano divulgazione ai sensi dell'Articolo 404(a) del Regolamento S-K.

Un comunicato stampa datato 5 agosto 2025 che annuncia la nomina è fornito come Allegato 99.1 ai sensi dell'Articolo 7.01 ed è espressamente considerato non depositato per fini di responsabilità. Nessun bilancio accompagna questo rapporto.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un cambio en la gobernanza. El 4 de agosto de 2025, la Junta se amplió de 14 a 15 miembros y nombró a David Simmons como director independiente, con efecto inmediato. Su mandato inicial durará hasta la reunión anual de accionistas de 2025. La Junta aún no lo ha asignado a ningún comité; se presentará un 8-K enmendado una vez que se finalicen esos nombramientos.

El Sr. Simmons recibirá la compensación estándar en efectivo y acciones que se otorga a los demás directores no empleados de Viatris, y la Compañía ha firmado con él el acuerdo de indemnización habitual (formulario presentado anteriormente como Anexo 10.25 al Formulario 10-K de 2020). La gerencia declara que no existen acuerdos ni transacciones con partes relacionadas que requieran divulgación conforme al Ãtem 404(a) del Reglamento S-K.

Un comunicado de prensa fechado el 5 de agosto de 2025 que anuncia el nombramiento se proporciona como Anexo 99.1 bajo el Ãtem 7.01 y se considera expresamente no presentado para fines de responsabilidad. No se acompañan estados financieros a este informe.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS)ëŠ� 거버넌스 ë³€ê²½ì„ ì•Œë¦¬ëŠ� 8-Kë¥� 제출했습니다. 2025ë…� 8ì›� 4ì� ì´ì‚¬íšŒëŠ” 14명ì—ì„� 15명으ë¡� 확대ë˜ì—ˆìœ¼ë©°, David Simmonsë¥� ë…립 ì´ì‚¬ë¡� 즉시 임명했습니다. ê·¸ì˜ ì´ˆê¸° 임기ëŠ� 2025ë…� 주주ì´íšŒê¹Œì§€ìž…니ë‹�. ì´ì‚¬íšŒëŠ” ì•„ì§ ê·¸ë¥¼ ì–´ë–¤ 위ì›íšŒì—ë� 배정하지 않았으며, 위ì›íš� ë°°ì •ì� 완료ë˜ë©´ 수정ë� 8-Kë¥� 제출í•� 예정입니ë‹�.

Simmons 씨는 Viatrisì� 다른 비ì§ì›� ì´ì‚¬ë“¤ì—ê²� 제공ë˜ëŠ” 표준 현금 ë°� ì£¼ì‹ ë³´ìƒì� 받게 ë˜ë©°, 회사ëŠ� 그와 관례ì ì¸ ë©´ì±… 계약ì� 체결했습니다(2020ë…� Form 10-Kì� Exhibit 10.25ë¡� ì´ì „ 제출ë�). ê²½ì˜ì§„ì€ ê·œì • S-K 항목 404(a)ì—� ë”°ë¼ ê³µê°œí•´ì•¼ í•� ê´€ë � 당사ìž� 거래ë‚� í•©ì˜ê°€ 없다ê³� ë°í˜”습니ë‹�.

2025ë…� 8ì›� 5ì¼ìž 임명 발표 ë³´ë„ìžë£ŒëŠ� 항목 7.01ì� Exhibit 99.1ë¡� 제공ë˜ë©°, ì±…ìž„ 문제ë¡� 제출ë� 것으ë¡� 간주ë˜ì§€ 않습니다. ì� 보고서ì—ëŠ� 재무제표가 첨부ë˜ì§€ 않았습니ë‹�.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ : VTRS) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un changement de gouvernance. Le 4 août 2025, le conseil d'administration est passé de 14 à 15 membres et a nommé David Simmons en tant qu'administrateur indépendant, avec effet immédiat. Son mandat initial court jusqu'à l'assemblée générale annuelle des actionnaires de 2025. Le conseil ne l'a pas encore affecté à un comité ; un 8-K modifié sera déposé une fois ces nominations finalisées.

M. Simmons recevra la rémunération standard en espèces et en actions accordée aux autres administrateurs non salariés de Viatris, et la société a conclu avec lui son accord d'indemnisation habituel (formulaire précédemment déposé en tant qu'annexe 10.25 au formulaire 10-K de 2020). La direction déclare qu'il n'existe aucun accord ni transaction avec des parties liées nécessitant une divulgation en vertu de l'article 404(a) du règlement S-K.

Un communiqué de presse daté du 5 août 2025 annonçant la nomination est fourni en tant que Pièce 99.1 sous l'article 7.01 et est expressément considéré comme non déposé à des fins de responsabilité. Aucun état financier n'accompagne ce rapport.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) reichte ein 8-K ein, um eine Änderung in der Unternehmensführung bekannt zu geben. Am 4. August 2025 wurde der Vorstand von 14 auf 15 Mitglieder erweitert und David Simmons mit sofortiger Wirkung als unabhängiger Direktor ernannt. Seine erste Amtszeit läuft bis zur Hauptversammlung 2025. Der Vorstand hat ihn noch keinem Ausschuss zugewiesen; ein geändertes 8-K wird eingereicht, sobald diese Ausschusszuweisungen abgeschlossen sind.

Herr Simmons erhält die übliche Bar- und Aktienvergütung, die den anderen nicht angestellten Direktoren von Viatris gewährt wird, und das Unternehmen hat mit ihm die übliche Entschädigungsvereinbarung abgeschlossen (Formular zuvor als Anlage 10.25 zum 2020 Form 10-K eingereicht). Das Management erklärt, dass keine Vereinbarungen oder Transaktionen mit verbundenen Parteien vorliegen, die gemäß Punkt 404(a) der Regulation S-K offengelegt werden müssen.

Eine Pressemitteilung vom 5. August 2025, die die Ernennung ankündigt, ist als Anlage 99.1 unter Punkt 7.01 beigefügt und wird ausdrücklich nicht zu Haftungszwecken eingereicht. Dem Bericht sind keine Finanzberichte beigefügt.


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K



CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2025



VIATRIS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
001-39695
83-4364296
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1000 Mylan Boulevard, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, 15317
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (724) 514-1800



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))

 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
 
Trading
Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
 
VTRS
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Director Appointment

On August 4, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Viatris Inc. (the “Company”) increased the number of directors on the Board from 14 to 15 and appointed David Simmons as an independent (as defined in the applicable NASDAQ listing rules) member of the Board, effective immediately, with a term of office expiring at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”). The Board anticipates naming Mr. Simmons to serve on one or more committees of the Board, but at the time of this Current Report on Form 8-K, has not determined the committee(s) to which Mr. Simmons will be named. The Company will file an amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K naming those committees once they are determined. Mr. Simmons will receive compensation for his role as an independent member of the Board consistent with the compensation of the Company’s other non-employee directors as disclosed in the Amendment to Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The Company has entered into an indemnification agreement with Mr. Simmons, the form of which appears as Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Simmons and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director and Mr. Simmons has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 5, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Simmons to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits.

Exhibit

No.
Description
   
99.1
Press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Simmons to the Viatris Board of Directors, dated August 5, 2025.
   
104
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
VIATRIS INC.
     
Date: August 5, 2025
By:
/s/ Theodora Mistras
   
Theodora Mistras
   
Chief Financial Officer



FAQ

Who was appointed to Viatris (VTRS) board of directors?

David Simmons was appointed as an independent director effective 4 Aug 2025.

How many directors does Viatris have after the appointment?

The board size increased from 14 to 15 directors.

When does David Simmons� term on the Viatris board expire?

His term runs until the company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders.

Have committee assignments been decided for the new director?

No. The board will determine committee placements later and file an amended 8-K once finalized.

Does the 8-K include any financial statements or earnings data?

No, the filing contains no financial statements; it is limited to governance matters.

Is the accompanying press release considered filed under the Exchange Act?

No. The press release in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished under Item 7.01 and explicitly not deemed “filed.�
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