X0609 4 2026-07-27 1 0001606498 AVANOS MEDICAL, INC. AVNS 0001248039 OLEARY PATRICK J false 5405 WINDWARD PARKWAY ALPHARETTA GA 30004 1 0 0 0 0 Common Stock 2026-07-27 4 D 0 54640 25 D 0 D Restricted Share Units 2026-07-27 4 D 0 12003 25 D Common Stock 12003 0 D Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 13, 2026 (as it has been or may be amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified in accordance with its terms, the Merger Agreement), by and among the Issuer, A-AV Holdco I, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and A-AV MergerSub, Inc. (Parent), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, each share of the Issuer's common stock, par value $0.01 per share, that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger (the Merger), which occurred on July 27, 2026, was converted into and exchanged for the right to receive $25.00 per share in cash, without interest (the Merger Consideration), payable in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement. Represents restricted share units issued to the Reporting Person on May 8, 2026. Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive a cash payment equal to the value of one share of the Issuer's common stock. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, these cash-settled restricted share units were canceled immediately prior to the Effective Time of the Merger and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash determined by multiplying: (i) the Merger Consideration by (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the restricted share unit award (less applicable tax withholdings). /s/ John Fischer, as attorney-in-fact for Patrick J. O'Leary 2026-07-28