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accession: "0001606498-24-000094"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVNS"
cik: "0001606498"
company_name: "AVANOS MEDICAL, INC."
filed_at: "2024-12-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T09:53:47.277047+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Avanos Medical formalizes Interim CFO consulting agreement with Warren Machan through May 2025

## Summary
- Warren Machan appointed Interim CFO effective Oct 28, 2024; consulting agreement formalized Dec 2, 2024.
- Consulting term runs through May 31, 2025; either party may terminate with 30 days' notice.
- Monthly fees: $45,000 through Feb 2025, then $60,000 for Mar-May 2025; plus two $45,000 cash bonuses.
- Bonuses tied to continued service through Feb 28 and May 31, 2025, and satisfactory performance as determined by CEO.
- Independent contractor arrangement; no equity or employee benefits; non-solicitation for one year after term.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001606498-24-000094
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVNS
- cik: 0001606498
- company_name: AVANOS MEDICAL, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-12-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1606498/000160649824000094/0001606498-24-000094-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1606498/000160649824000094/avns-20241202.htm

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