Bausch & Lomb given until January to file 2005 accounts

Bausch & Lomb has announced that it has received a three-month extension for continued listing and trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The extension, which is subject to review by the NYSE on an ongoing basis, gives B&L until January 2, 2007 to file its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2005 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

During the period, trading of the Company's shares on the NYSE will remain unaffected. If Bausch & Lomb does not make this filing by January 2, 2007, the Exchange could either grant an additional extension of up to three months or move forward with the initiation of suspension and delisting procedures.