WATERS CORP /DE/ — fact timeline

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“A total of approximately 90,729,508 shares were present or represented by proxy at the annual meeting of stockholders of Waters Corporation (the “Company”) on May 21, 2026, representing approximately 92.4% of all shares entitled to vote. The final results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders during the annual meeting are as follows: PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H. 83,104,653 3,955,483 280,693 3,388,679 Linda Baddour 86,221,152 1,030,608 89,069 3,388,679 Udit Batra, Ph.D. 87,140,621 113,050 87,158 3,388,679 Dan Brennan 86,409,051 842,947 88,831 3,388,679 Richard Fearon 86,317,068 934,399 89,363 3,388,679 Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D. 87,199,890 56,704 84,235 3,388,679 Pearl S. Huang, Ph.D. 86,184,541 1,024,668 131,621 3,388,679 Wei Jiang 86,445,585 800,073 95,172 3,388,679 Heather Knight 86,159,243 1,044,180 137,407 3,388,679 Christopher A. Kuebler 82,799,542 3,610,545 930,743 3,388,679 Mark”

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“A total of approximately 90,729,508 shares were present or represented by proxy at the annual meeting of stockholders of Waters Corporation (the “Company”) on May 21, 2026, representing approximately 92.4% of all shares entitled to vote. The final results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders during the annual meeting are as follows: PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H. 83,104,653 3,955,483 280,693 3,388,679 Linda Baddour 86,221,152 1,030,608 89,069 3,388,679 Udit Batra, Ph.D. 87,140,621 113,050 87,158 3,388,679 Dan Brennan 86,409,051 842,947 88,831 3,388,679 Richard Fearon 86,317,068 934,399 89,363 3,388,679 Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D. 87,199,890 56,704 84,235 3,388,679 Pearl S. Huang, Ph.D. 86,184,541 1,024,668 131,621 3,388,679 Wei Jiang 86,445,585 800,073 95,172 3,388,679 Heather Knight 86,159,243 1,044,180 137,407 3,388,679 Christopher A. Kuebler 82,799,542 3,610,545 930,743 3,388,679 Mark”

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“A total of approximately 90,729,508 shares were present or represented by proxy at the annual meeting of stockholders of Waters Corporation (the “Company”) on May 21, 2026, representing approximately 92.4% of all shares entitled to vote. The final results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders during the annual meeting are as follows: PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H. 83,104,653 3,955,483 280,693 3,388,679 Linda Baddour 86,221,152 1,030,608 89,069 3,388,679 Udit Batra, Ph.D. 87,140,621 113,050 87,158 3,388,679 Dan Brennan 86,409,051 842,947 88,831 3,388,679 Richard Fearon 86,317,068 934,399 89,363 3,388,679 Claire M. Fraser, Ph.D. 87,199,890 56,704 84,235 3,388,679 Pearl S. Huang, Ph.D. 86,184,541 1,024,668 131,621 3,388,679 Wei Jiang 86,445,585 800,073 95,172 3,388,679 Heather Knight 86,159,243 1,044,180 137,407 3,388,679 Christopher A. Kuebler 82,799,542 3,610,545 930,743 3,388,679 Mark”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $1.267 billion, EPS Adjusted EPS of $2.70. Guidance raised.

“of Investor Relations – (508) 482-3448 Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results First Quarter 2026 Highlights • Total reported revenue of $1.267 billion exceeded the high end of the guidance range by $56 million, driven by strong outperformance in both organic revenue and the acquired businesses. • Organic revenue grew 13% as”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $750 million with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.245% maturing due 2036.

“On March 23, 2026, Augusta SpinCo Corporation (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Waters Corporation (the “Company”), completed the public offering (the “Offering”) of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of (i) $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.321% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), (ii) $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.398% Senior Notes due 2029, (iii) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.656% Senior Notes due 2031, (iv) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.945% Senior Notes due 2033 and (v) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.245% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $750 million with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.945% maturing due 2033.

“On March 23, 2026, Augusta SpinCo Corporation (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Waters Corporation (the “Company”), completed the public offering (the “Offering”) of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of (i) $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.321% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), (ii) $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.398% Senior Notes due 2029, (iii) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.656% Senior Notes due 2031, (iv) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.945% Senior Notes due 2033 and (v) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.245% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $750 million with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.656% maturing due 2031.

“On March 23, 2026, Augusta SpinCo Corporation (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Waters Corporation (the “Company”), completed the public offering (the “Offering”) of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of (i) $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.321% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), (ii) $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.398% Senior Notes due 2029, (iii) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.656% Senior Notes due 2031, (iv) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.945% Senior Notes due 2033 and (v) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.245% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $600 million with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.398% maturing due 2029.

“On March 23, 2026, Augusta SpinCo Corporation (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Waters Corporation (the “Company”), completed the public offering (the “Offering”) of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of (i) $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.321% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), (ii) $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.398% Senior Notes due 2029, (iii) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.656% Senior Notes due 2031, (iv) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.945% Senior Notes due 2033 and (v) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.245% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $650 million with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.321% maturing due 2027.

“On March 23, 2026, Augusta SpinCo Corporation (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Waters Corporation (the “Company”), completed the public offering (the “Offering”) of $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of (i) $650 million aggregate principal amount of 4.321% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), (ii) $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.398% Senior Notes due 2029, (iii) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.656% Senior Notes due 2031, (iv) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.945% Senior Notes due 2033 and (v) $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.245% Senior Notes due 2036 (collectively, the “Notes”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $3.5 billion aggregate principal amount (effective 2026-03-23).

“The Notes and the Guarantees were issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of March 23, 2026 (the “Base Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by that certain First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 23, 2026 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and the Base Indenture as so supplemented, the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the Guarantors and the Trustee.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred credit facility of borrowed $4.0 billion of unsecured term loans with Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent at alternate base rate or Term SOFR rate, plus an applicable margin maturing Tranche 1: 364 days after the Funding Date; Tranche 2: second anniversary of the Funding Date.

“On the February 6, 2026 (the “Funding Date”), SpinCo borrowed $4.0 billion of unsecured term loans under the Credit Agreement, consisting of a $3.5 billion tranche which will mature and be payable in full 364 days after the Funding Date (“Tranche 1”) and a $500.0 million tranche which will mature and be payable in full on the second anniversary of the Funding Date (“Tranche 2”)”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Transition Services Agreement with BD.

“a Transition Services Agreement (the “Transition Services Agreement”), which governs, among other things, the parties’ respective rights and obligations with respect to the provision of certain transition services.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Intellectual Property Matters Agreement with BD.

“an Intellectual Property Matters Agreement (the “Intellectual Property Matters Agreement”), which allocates rights and interests in certain intellectual property rights relating to the SpinCo Business and BD;”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Employee Matters Agreement with BD.

“an Employee Matters Agreement (the “Employee Matters Agreement”), which governs, among other things, the parties’ obligations with respect to current and former employees of BD and of the SpinCo Business;”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Tax Matters Agreement with BD.

“a Tax Matters Agreement (the “Tax Matters Agreement”), which governs the parties’ respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, responsibility for and preservation of the expected tax-free status of the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement and certain other tax matters;”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Term Loan Credit Agreement with Barclays Bank PLC valued at $4.0 billion (effective 2026-01-08).

“In connection with the Transactions, on January 8, 2026, SpinCo entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement with the lenders named therein, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent (the “Agent”), and the other parties party thereto (the “Credit Agreement”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ completed an acquisition involving Becton, Dickinson and Company (closed 2026-02-09).

“On February 9, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Waters Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Waters”), and Becton, Dickinson and Company, a New Jersey corporation (“BD”), announced that they consummated the previously announced spin-off of BD’s Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business (the “SpinCo Business”) and combination of the SpinCo Business with Waters.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ amended revolving credit of $1.8 billion with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent at Term SOFR plus an applicable spread ranging from 80 basis points to 112.5 basis maturing May 22, 2030.

“On May 22, 2025, Waters Corporation (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement (the “Amendment”) in respect of that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2021 and amended as of March 3, 2023 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”, and as amended by the Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), with the lenders and issuing banks party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, pursuant to which the Company, among other things, removed its existing term loan facility of up to $200 million and retained its existing senior unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.8 billion (the “Revolving Facility”).”

Heather Knight was appointed as director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On August 13, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Waters Corporation (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 9 to 10 members and appointed Heather Knight to the Board, effective August 14, 2024, to fill the vacancy so created.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported financial results for the quarter ended March 30, 2024.

“Waters Corporation (“Waters” or the “Company”) announced its results of operations for the quarter ended March 30, 2024.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 6, 2024, Waters Corporation (“Waters” or the “Company”) announced its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“On November 7, 2023, Waters Corporation (“Waters” or the “Company”) announced its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”

Jonathan Pratt resigned as Senior Vice President of the Waters Division at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On October 18, 2023, Jonathan Pratt notified Waters Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President of the Waters Division, effective October 24, 2023.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported the quarter ended July 1, 2023 results: revenue $741 million, EPS $2.55.

“Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. Sales for the second quarter of 2023 were $741 million”

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Non-Binding Vote on Frequency of Named Executive Officer Compensation Votes at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 4. NON-BINDING VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION VOTES COMPENSATION 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr Abstain Broker Non-Votes 49,531,305 6,993 548,967 25,260 3,303,389”

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Non-Binding Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 3. NON-BINDING VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 40,067,042 9,992,489 52,994 3,303,389”

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 50,283,984 3,090,019 41,911 —”

WATERS CORP /DE/ shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Election of Directors: Linda Baddour 49,256,952 830,204 25,369 3,303,389 Udit Batra, Ph.D. 49,715,300 368,777 28,448 3,303,389 Dan Brennan 49,715,950 370,394 26,181 3,303,389 Richard Fearon 49,042,841 1,043,293 26,391 3,303,389 Pearl. S. Huang, Ph.D. 47,642,230 2,444,768 25,527 3,303,389 Wei Jiang 49,692,305 393,850 26,370 3,303,389 Christopher A. Kuebler 45,211,042 4,875,516 25,967 3,303,389 Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H. 42,114,854 7,969,178 28,493 3,303,389 Mark Vergnano 48,918,978 1,166,372 27,175 3,303,389”

WATERS CORP /DE/ completed an acquisition involving Wyatt Technology LLC for $1,360,000,000 in cash (closed 2023-05-16).

“and Geofrey Wyatt in his capacity as representative of the Shareholders (“Representative”). The total purchase price payable to the Shareholders of Wyatt Technology was $1,360,000,000 in cash, as adjusted for closing cash, closing indebtedness, closing working capital and closing transaction expenses, in each case as set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $50,000,000 with PGIM, Inc. and the purchasers listed on Schedules A-1 and A-2 at 4.91% maturing May 11, 2030.

“$50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.91% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series Q, due May 11, 2030”

WATERS CORP /DE/ incurred senior notes of $50,000,000 with PGIM, Inc. and the purchasers listed on Schedules A-1 and A-2 at 4.91% maturing May 11, 2028.

“$50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.91% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series P, due May 11, 2028”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement with PGIM, Inc. and the purchasers listed on Schedules A-1 and A-2 valued at $400,000,000 (effective 2023-05-11).

“On May 11, 2023, Waters Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) with PGIM, Inc. and the purchasers of the Notes (as defined below) listed on Schedules A-1 and A-2 attached thereto (collectively, the “Note Purchasers”).”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $685 million, EPS $2.38 per diluted share.

“Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023. Sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $685 million, a decrease of 1% as reported and an increase of 3% in constant currency, compared to sales of $691 million for the first quarter of 2022. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2023 decreased to $2.38, compared to $2.62 for the first quarter of 2022.”

Richard Fearon was appointed as Director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On March 27, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Waters Corporation (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 9 to 10 members and appointed Richard Fearon to the Board, effective March 27, 2023, to fill the vacancy so created.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ amended credit facility of $200.0 million increase to the existing revolving facility for an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion with lenders and issuing banks party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent at replaces LIBOR with Term SOFR.

“agent. The Amendment amends the Existing Credit Agreement (as so amended by the Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), and, among other things, provides for a $200.0 million increase to the existing revolving facility for an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion. Additionally, the Amendment replaces LIBOR with Term SOFR as the benchmark rate for”

WATERS CORP /DE/ amended Amendment and Incremental Commitment Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $200.0 million (effective 2023-03-03).

“On March 3, 2023, Waters Corporation (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into an Amendment and Incremental Commitment Agreement (the “Amendment”) in respect of that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2021 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”), with the lenders and issuing banks party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported full-year 2023 results: EPS $12.55 to $12.75. Guidance initiated.

“The Company expects full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $12.55 to $12.75, which includes an estimated headwind of approximately 3% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported fiscal year 2022 results: revenue $2,972 million, EPS $12.02. Guidance reaffirmed.

“For fiscal year 2022, the Company’s sales were $2,972 million, an increase of 7% as reported and 12% in constant currency, compared to sales of $2,786 million for fiscal year 2021. On a GAAP basis, EPS for fiscal year 2022 increased to $11.73, compared to $11.17 for fiscal year 2021. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS increased by 7% to $12.02, compared to $11.20 in fiscal year 2021.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported the fourth quarter and full-year 2022 results: revenue $859 million, EPS $3.84.

“Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2022 were $859 million, an increase of 3% as reported and 9% in constant currency, compared to sales of $836 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to $3.81, compared to $3.52 for the fourth quarter of 2021. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS was $3.84, compared to $3.67 for the fourth quarter of 2021.”

WATERS CORP /DE/ entered into Share Purchase Agreement with Wyatt Technology Corporation valued at $1,360,000,000 (effective 2023-02-14).

“On February 14, 2023, Waters Technologies Corporation (“WTC”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waters Corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Wyatt Technology Corporation, a California corporation (“Wyatt Technology”), and the shareholders named therein (collectively, the “Shareholders”) and Geofrey Wyatt in his capacity as representative of the Shareholders (“Representative”), pursuant to which WTC agreed to acquire all issued and outstanding equity interests of Wyatt Technology for $1,360,000,000 in cash at closing, subject to customary adjustments for closing cash, closing indebtedness, closing working capital and closing transaction expenses, in each case as set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the “Transaction”).”

Mark P. Vergnano was appointed as Director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“appointed Dan Brennan and Mark P. Vergnano to the Board, effective November 23, 2022”

Dan Brennan was appointed as Director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“appointed Dan Brennan and Mark P. Vergnano to the Board, effective November 23, 2022”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported the first nine months of 2022 results: revenue $2,113 million, EPS $7.94. Guidance raised.

“Sales for the first nine months of 2022 were $2,113 million”

WATERS CORP /DE/ reported the third quarter of 2022 results: revenue $709 million, EPS $2.60. Guidance raised.

“Sales for the third quarter of 2022 were $709 million”

Thomas Salice retired as Director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On July 28, 2022, Thomas Salice notified the Company of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) as of such date.”

John Ballbach resigned as Director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On March 30, 2022, John Ballbach resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Waters Corporation, effective as of such date.”

John M. Ballbach was appointed as director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On October 5, 2021, the Board appointed John M. Ballbach to the Board, effective October 5, 2021, to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Berendt’s retirement.”

Michael Berendt retired as director at WATERS CORP /DE/.

“On October 1, 2021, Dr. Michael Berendt notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Waters Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as director of the Company, including from any committees thereof, such retirement, effective October 5, 2021.”