On June 21, 2019, Meridian Bioscience, Inc. and Eric S. Rasmussen entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release which provides that Mr. Rasmussen's last day of employment as Meridian's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer shall be June 28, 2019. Mr. Rasmussen is resigning from his positions with Meridian to pursue other opportunities. Effective June 28, 2019 Meridian appointed Bryan T. Baldasare, currently its Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer (Interim Principal Financial Officer).