Trian Calls on Solventum's Board to Create Value; Publishes Open Letter and Slide Deck
Solventum's Spin-Out from 3M has Maximized Executive Compensation, Not Shareholder Value
Outlines Three Initiatives to Improve Performance and Drive Value Creation at Solventum
NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trian Fund Management, L.P. ("Trian"), which beneficially owns nearly 5% of Solventum Corporation's common stock (NYSE:SOLV) ("Solventum" or the "Company") and is one of the Company's largest active shareholders, today published an open letter to the Solventum Board of Directors (the "Board") and an accompanying slide deck arguing that the Company continues to be significantly under-managed following its spin-out from 3M – and outlining three immediately actionable initiatives to restore performance and prioritize shareholder value creation.
Trian believes Solventum's spin-out has been managed in a way that has maximized executive compensation, not shareholder value. When Solventum separated from 3M, management took one of the biggest performance resets of any U.S. spin-off in the last decade, erasing $13 billion in shareholder value relative to the $25 billion market capitalization analysts had projected at spin. The CEO has since been paid more than $80 million in just over two years – all in the context of a company with just a $12 billion market capitalization that has not delivered any return for shareholders.
Despite Trian's efforts to engage constructively with the Board, Solventum has so far not taken action to drive shareholder value creation or add independent shareholder representation to the Board. Trian has heard from several large shareholders over recent weeks who have expressed their frustration with where the Company is today.
Trian believes Solventum would be a considerably more valuable company today if the Board and management are willing to take steps to realize its potential, including:
- Right-sizing overhead costs, driving net productivity and reinvesting in growth in order to reach (and exceed) performance levels Solventum delivered inside of 3M
- Simplifying its portfolio and divesting non-core businesses, starting with the immediate separation of the Health Information Systems ("HIS") business
- Improving capital allocation by prioritizing share repurchases at current levels
Trian's full letter and accompanying slides are available to view online at: https://trianpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Trian-Calls-on-Solventums-Board-to-Create-Value_-Publishes-Open-Letter-and-Slide-Deck-Combined-Wrap-Letter-Slides.pdf
About Trian Fund Management
Founded in 2005, Trian is a multi-billion dollar investment management firm. Trian is a highly engaged shareholder, bringing an entrepreneurial spirit, deep operational expertise, and an ownership mentality to its public and private investments. Leveraging the 50+ years' operating experience of our Founding Partners, Nelson Peltz and Peter May, Trian seeks to invest in high quality companies with untapped potential. Trian works with management teams and boards to help companies execute operational and strategic initiatives designed to drive long-term shareholder value. For more: www.trianpartners.com
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Except as otherwise set forth in this press release or the accompanying letter and presentation, the views expressed reflect the opinions of Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliates ("Trian"), and are based on publicly available information with respect to Solventum Corporation (the "Company"). Please see the disclaimers in the accompanying presentation for important information regarding Trian's analyses and views. Trian recognizes that there may be confidential information in the possession of the Company that could lead it or others to disagree with Trian's conclusions. Trian reserves the right to change any of its opinions expressed herein at any time as it deems appropriate and disclaims any obligation to notify the market or any other party of any such change, except as required by law. Trian disclaims any obligation to update the information or opinions contained in this press release or the accompanying letter and presentation. For the avoidance of doubt, this press release, letter, and presentation is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Company.
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