AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Boston Scientific (BSX)

Boston Scientific: EVP Arthur Butcher to retire effective January 1, 2027

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Boston Scientific said Executive Vice President and Group President Arthur C. Butcher will retire from his role on January 1, 2027, and remain as a senior advisor through February 26, 2027. The filing says the company expects a retirement agreement with payments and benefits materially consistent with his existing plan terms.

Key points

  • Butcher informed the company of his retirement decision on September 21, 2026.
  • He leads MedSurg and Asia Pacific as Group President; retirement is effective January 1, 2027.
  • As senior advisor, his current annual base salary is $780,000, prorated through the Retirement Date.
  • The Retirement Date is February 26, 2027, or any earlier date.

The filing

CompanyBoston Scientific (BSX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 23, 2026, 6:01 AM ET
Accession number0000885725-26-000061

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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