past time for Mr. Losh to step down because this crisis exploded during his tenure. If he won’t do so voluntarily, then shareholders should vote his nomination down.” “As long-term investors in Cardinal Health, we believe new leadership is needed to ensure adequate oversight of the company’s response to the opioid crisis,” said Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner. “The human cost of opioid misuse and abuse cannot be overstated, as well as the risk to Cardinal Health’s reputation. The interests of our members and society at large would be best served by stronger oversight at the company.” “Our State has been deeply affected by the opioid crisis,” said Vermont Treasurer Beth Pearce. “ We need strong leadership that looks forward. This appointment heads in the wrong direction.” Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC), along with McKesson (NYSE: MCK), are the three largest prescription drug distributors in the nation.
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