Solventum Unveils $1 Billion Share Repurchase Plan as Growth Strategy Accelerates

Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company’s first-ever share repurchase program, approving the buyback of up to $1 billion of outstanding common stock. The move marks a major milestone for the newly independent healthcare company as it advances its capital allocation strategy heading into 2026.

CEO Bryan Hanson said the repurchase authorization reflects Solventum’s strengthening fundamentals and rapidly improving financial profile.

“Our strong financial performance, operating cash generation, and healthy balance sheet give us the flexibility to invest in opportunities that accelerate sustainable growth, pursue targeted tuck-in M&A… such as today’s announced acquisition of Acera Medical… and return capital to shareholders,” Hanson said. “Leveraging this momentum, we are pleased to announce Solventum’s first share repurchase program, an important step in achieving a more balanced capital allocation strategy.”

Solventum expects to begin repurchasing shares in 2026, with approximately 173.4 million shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025.

The authorization allows the company to repurchase stock through a range of methods; including open-market purchases, Rule 10b5-1 or Rule 10b-18 trading plans, privately negotiated transactions, or other mechanisms—subject to market conditions, liquidity, regulatory requirements, and cash flow considerations.

The program has no time limit and does not obligate Solventum to repurchase any fixed number of shares. It may be suspended or discontinued at any time.The announcement comes the same day Solventum revealed its planned acquisition of Acera Medical, a move intended to expand the company’s advanced wound care portfolio. The dual announcements underscore Solventum’s broader post-spin mission: reins reinvestment, selective M&A, and shareholder returns.

About Solventum

Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) is a global healthcare technology company specializing in medical solutions that span advanced wound care, surgical technologies, infection prevention, oral care, and healthcare data analytics. Formed through the separation of 3M’s healthcare division and headquartered in Minnesota, Solventum focuses on delivering innovative technologies that improve patient outcomes and clinician workflows across the care continuum. The company invests in product innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic acquisitions to support long-term growth.

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