---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000818479-24-000099"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XRAY"
cik: "0000818479"
company_name: "DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc."
filed_at: "2024-12-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T10:44:46.845336+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# German criminal probe into Dentsply Sirona's 2016-2017 loans; interim CFO named

## Summary
- German authorities searched Company sites in Bensheim and Hanau on Nov 7, 2024 as part of criminal investigation into post-merger intercompany loans.
- Investigation examines arm's length structuring and interest deductibility for tax years 2016-2017; no charges filed.
- Company intends to fully cooperate and assert its positions, including pursuing appeals as necessary.
- Appointed Herman V. Cueto as interim CFO, effective immediately; he previously served as CFO of Azenta Life Sciences.
- CEO Simon Campion continues as principal financial officer until permanent CFO is appointed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000818479-24-000099
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XRAY
- cik: 0000818479
- company_name: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-12-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/818479/000081847924000099/0000818479-24-000099-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/818479/000081847924000099/xray-20241203.htm

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