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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange

Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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Avanos Medical, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other than the Registrant)

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Important Information

On April 14, 2026, Avanos Medical, Inc. announced that it has postponed its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was previously scheduled for April 21, 2026, in light of the announcement of its pending merger.