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    SEC Form 11-K filed by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

    6/17/25 4:28:40 PM ET
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    UNITED STATES
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
     
    WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

    FORM 11-K
     
    (Mark One)
    ý    ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     
    For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
     
    OR
     
    o    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     
    For the transition period from                       to                   
     
    Commission file number 1-15525 
     
    A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below:
     
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
     
    B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office:
     
     
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
     
    One Edwards Way
    Irvine, California 92614
    (949) 250-2500





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    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

    Index to Financial Statements and Supplemental Schedules
     
     
     Page
    Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
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    Financial Statements:
     
    Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
    3
    Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
    4
    Notes to Financial Statements
    5
    Supplementary Information
    Schedule H, Line 4a - Schedule of Delinquent Participant Contributions
    11
    Schedule H, Line 4i - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)
    12
    Signature
    13
    Exhibits:
     
    23.1—Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    23.2—Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 




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    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


    The Administrative and Investment Committee and Plan Participants
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

    Opinion on the Financial Statements

    We have audited the accompanying statement of net assets available for benefits of the Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan (the “Plan”) as of December 31, 2024, the related statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31, 2024, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

    Basis for Opinion

    These financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Plan’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), and are required to be independent with respect to the Plan in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws, and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

    We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Plan is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Plan’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

    Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

    Opinion on the Supplementary Information

    The supplementary information included in Schedule H, Line 4(a) – Schedule of Delinquent Participant Contributions for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the Schedule H, Line 4(i) - Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year) as of December 31, 2024, have been subjected to audit procedures performed in conjunction with the audit of the Plan’s financial statements. The supplementary information are the responsibility of the Plan's management. Our audit procedures included determining whether the supplementary information reconcile to the financial statements or the underlying accounting and other records, as applicable, and performing procedures to test the completeness and accuracy of the information presented in the supplementary information. In forming our opinion on the supplementary information in the accompanying schedules, we evaluated whether the supplementary information, including their form and content, are presented in conformity with the Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. In our opinion, the supplementary information in the accompanying schedules are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole.

    /s/ BDO USA, P.C. 
    Costa Mesa, California
     
    June 17, 2025 

    We have served as the Plan's auditor since 2025.
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    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


    The Administrative and Investment Committee and Plan Participants
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

    Opinion on the Financial Statements

    We have audited the accompanying statement of net assets available for benefits of the Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan (the Plan) as of December 31, 2023, and the related statement of changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “fnancial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the net assets available for benefits of the Plan as of December 31, 2023, and the changes in net assets available for benefits for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

    Basis for Opinion

    The financial statements are the responsibility of the Plan’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Plan’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Plan in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

    We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Plan is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Plan’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

    Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.


    /s/ Moss Adams LLP 
    San Francisco, California 
    June 20, 2024 

    We have served as the Plan’s auditor from 2018 to 2024.
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    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
     
    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
     
    Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits
     
     December 31,
     20242023
    Plan's interest in Master Trust at fair value (Note 4)
    $1,878,060,304 $1,646,624,386 
    Notes receivable from participants18,446,870 16,485,518 
    Dividends and interest receivable2,940 5,616 
    Contributions receivable4,186,487 2,927,552 
    NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS$1,900,696,601 $1,666,043,072 
     
     
     
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
     
    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
     
    Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits
     
     Years Ended December 31,
     20242023
    Additions to net assets attributed to:
      
    Plan's interest in Master Trust net investment income (Note 2)
    $193,050,161 $196,845,438 
    Interest income on notes receivable from participants1,310,177 918,863 
    Contributions:
    Participant contributions94,972,442 85,720,401 
    Company contributions, net of forfeitures55,268,659 50,051,169 
    Rollover contributions12,137,623 15,215,357 
    Total contributions162,378,724 150,986,927 
    Total additions
    356,739,062 348,751,228 
    Deductions from net assets attributed to:
    Benefits paid to participants120,554,243 104,730,318 
    Administrative expenses1,531,290 1,026,891 
    Total deductions122,085,533 105,757,209 
    Net increase in net assets available for benefits
    234,653,529 242,994,019 
    Net assets available for benefits:
    Beginning of year1,666,043,072 1,423,049,053 
    End of year$1,900,696,601 $1,666,043,072 
     
     
     
    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
     
    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
     
    Notes to Financial Statements
     
    1. Description of the Plan
     
    The following description of the Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan (the “Plan”) is provided for general information purposes only. Participants should refer to the Plan document for more complete information.

    General

    The Plan is a defined contribution retirement plan subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). Participation in the Plan is available to employees of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (the “Company” or "Edwards") who have met certain eligibility requirements, as described below.

    On September 3, 2024, the Company sold its Critical Care product group ("Critical Care") to Becton, Dickinson and Company ("BD"). As part of the transaction, Critical Care's employees located in the United States continued their employment with Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and are providing support to BD under a Transition Service Agreement. These employees are expected to transfer to BD in June 2025. Participants impacted by the sale have the option to (1) rollover their vested balances to BD's plan, (2) receive a distribution of their balance as described in the Payment of Benefits section below, or (3) leave their account balances in the Plan. Those participants with outstanding loans under the Plan will be required to rollover their balances to BD's plan for the loans to remain active. If the participant chooses not to rollover their balances to BD's plan, the participant will be required to repay any outstanding loans in accordance with the Plan regulations.

    Eligibility

    All regular, nonunion employees receiving United States sourced compensation are eligible to participate in the Plan on the thirty-first day after an employee is credited with an hour of service, unless the employee is otherwise not eligible for participation under the Plan.

    Plan Administration

    The Plan is administered by the Administrative and Investment Committee for the Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Employee Benefit Plans (the “Committee”). The Committee has authority, responsibility, and control over the management of the assets of the Plan. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company and are employees of the Company. Voya Institutional Trust Company (“Trustee”) serves as trustee and custodian of the Plan’s assets, and Voya Institutional Plan Services, LLC provides record keeping services for the Plan.

    Contributions

    The Plan allows tax deferred contributions intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). Eligible participants may make pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to 25% of their eligible annual compensation within certain limitations. The Company matches the first 4% of the participant’s annual eligible compensation contributed to the Plan on a dollar-for-dollar basis, and the next 2% of the participant’s annual eligible compensation to the Plan on a 50% basis.

    In addition, if a participant is age 50 or older, the participant is allowed to make additional catch-up contributions within certain IRC limitations. Certain employees are also eligible for transitional contributions related to the Company’s spin-off from Baxter International, as described more fully in the Plan document.

    The Plan has an automatic enrollment feature whereby eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Plan at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Participant contribution rates are automatically increased by 1% each year thereafter until they reach 6% of eligible pay. Employees may opt out of the automatic enrollment, stop contributions, or modify their contribution rate at any time.

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    Participant Accounts

    Each participant’s account is credited with the participant’s contributions, the Company’s matching contributions, and the allocation of the participant’s share of the Plan’s net earnings and losses, net of certain investment management fees and administrative expenses. Allocations are based on participant account balances, as defined.

    Vesting

    Participants are immediately fully vested in their Plan accounts (other than their Company matching contributions) plus actual earnings thereon. Vesting in a participant’s Company matching contributions plus actual earnings thereon is based on years of continuous service. Participants are vested 100% in Company matching contributions after three years of credited service. Upon termination of service due to death, disability, or attainment of normal retirement age, a participant shall become fully vested.

    Notes Receivable from Participants

    Participants may borrow an amount ranging from a minimum of $500 up to a maximum equal to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of their vested account balances. The notes bear interest based on the applicable prime rate at the time of issuance plus 1%, and have a maximum term of five years (or ten years if used to acquire a home). The loans are collateralized by the participants’ vested interest in their accounts and any additional collateral as the Committee may require. Principal and interest are generally paid ratably through payroll deductions.

    Payment of Benefits

    Upon termination of service or otherwise becoming eligible to receive benefits, a participant may elect to (1) receive a lump-sum amount equal to the value of the participant’s vested account, (2) receive periodic installments, or (3) transfer the balance in the participant’s vested account to another qualified plan. Vested accounts of $1,000 or less will be automatically paid in a lump-sum amount. Vested accounts between $1,000 and $7,000 will be automatically distributed into an individual retirement account designated by the Committee if the participant does not elect within 90 days to (1) have such distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the participant or (2) receive the distribution directly in accordance with the Plan.

    A participant may make withdrawals from the participant’s vested accounts (except as provided in the Plan document) if the participant is over age 59 ½, is fully vested, and has completed five years of Plan participation. Withdrawals may also be made for financial hardship, which is determined pursuant to the provisions of the IRC.

    Administrative Expenses

    Substantially all costs and expenses incurred in the administration of the Plan are paid from the assets of the Plan.

    Forfeitures

    A participant’s non-vested balance is forfeited at the time of termination of employment. Forfeitures may be used to offset future Company matching contributions. Forfeitures of $1,213,604 and $38,872 were used to offset Company matching contributions during 2024 and 2023, respectively. Forfeitures outstanding were $21,343 and $611,588 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The forfeiture balance outstanding at December 31, 2023 was used to offset Company matching contributions in January 2024.

    2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
     
    Basis of Accounting
     
    The accompanying financial statements of the Plan have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
     
    Investment Valuation and Income Recognition
     
    The Plan’s investment in the Master Trust (see Note 4) is recorded at the net asset value ("NAV") of the underlying investments within the Master Trust. The Master Trust’s assets are primarily invested in funds managed by the Trustee through
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    a commingled employee benefit funds trust. Units have been purchased in funds which invest primarily in securities of major U.S. companies, international equity securities in both developed and emerging markets, and government agency fixed income securities. These investments are stated at fair value.
     
    Purchases and sales of securities are recorded by the Master Trust on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses for security transactions are reported using the average cost method. Net appreciation (depreciation) in the Master Trust includes realized gains and losses on the sale of investments, and unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Interest and dividend income are recorded on an accrual basis, and dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
     
    Notes Receivable from Participants
     
    Notes receivable from participants are measured at their unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest. Delinquent participant loans are classified as deemed distributions based upon the terms of the Plan document.
     
    Contributions

    Employee and employer contributions are recorded in the period in which the employee contributions are withheld from compensation.

    Payment of Benefits
     
    Benefits to participants are recorded when paid.

    Use of Estimates
     
    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related notes to the financial statements. Changes in such estimates may affect amounts reported in future periods.
     
    Risks and Uncertainties
     
    The Plan provides for various investment options in any combination of investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market, and credit. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities and the level of uncertainty related to changes in the value of investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term would materially affect participants’ account balances and the amounts reported in the Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits and the Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits.
     
    The Plan’s share of the Stable Value Fund, a common collective trust fund, invests in a variety of investment contracts such as guaranteed investment contracts, bank investment contracts, and a wrapped portfolio of fixed income instruments. Certain events may limit the ability of the Plan to transact at contract value with the issuer. The Plan administrator does not believe that the occurrence of any such event is probable.

    3.      Fair Value Measurements
     
    Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company prioritizes the inputs used to determine fair values in one of the following three categories:
     
    Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
    Level 2 – Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
    Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
     
    In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
     
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    The following table summarizes the Master Trust’s financial instruments which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:

    December 31, 2024
    Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
    Common stock$351,300,340 $— $— $351,300,340 
    Mutual funds670,027,278 — — 670,027,278 
    U.S. government and other debt securities1,177,794 98,784 — 1,276,578 
    Certificates of deposit— 1,369,214 — 1,369,214 
    Money market funds
    1,413,173 — — 1,413,173 
    Subtotal$1,023,918,585 $1,467,998 $— $1,025,386,583 
    Cash
    5,988,656 
    Common/collective trust funds measured at NAV (a)877,940,044 
    Total (b)
    $1,909,315,283 
     
    December 31, 2023
    Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
    Common stock$378,058,101 $— $— $378,058,101 
    Mutual funds546,379,659 — — 546,379,659 
    U.S. government and other debt securities1,013,685 265,072 — 1,278,757 
    Certificates of deposit— 511,442 — 511,442 
    Subtotal$925,451,445 $776,514 $— $926,227,959 
    Cash and money market funds6,877,256 
    Common/collective trust funds measured at NAV (a)757,489,676 
    Total (b)
    $1,690,594,891 
     _______________________________________
    (a)     In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that were measured at NAV per share as a practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the line items presented in the statement of net assets available for benefits.

    (b)    The Plan's interests within the Master Trust (see Note 4) are leveled in the same manner as the Master Trust investment categories presented above.

    Common stock, mutual fund, and money market investments are valued at fair value based on quoted market prices reported on the active markets on which the individual securities are traded, and are categorized as Level 1. 

    U.S. government and other debt securities are valued at fair value based on quoted market prices, where available. If a quoted market price is not available, the fair value is determined using pricing models, including both income and market-based approaches, for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly, including reported trades and broker-dealer quotes on the same or similar securities, benchmark yields, credit spreads, prepayment and default projections based on historical data, and other observable inputs.

    Certificates of deposit are measured at amortized cost, which approximates fair value, and are categorized as Level 2.

    Cash consists of monies on deposit for transactions pending settlement.

    Common/collective trust funds and money market funds are valued using the NAV provided by the administrator of the fund. The NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities, and then divided by the number of shares outstanding. As of December 31, 2024, there were no unfunded commitments related to common/collective trust funds or money market funds. Investments in these funds can be redeemed by participants daily and, in general, do not have a redemption notification period. However, the Plan may be required to provide a one-year redemption notice to fully or partially liquidate its share in the funds. It is not probable that investments in these funds would be sold at amounts that differ materially from the NAV of the units held.
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    During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no transfers in or out of Levels 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
     
    4. Investments
     
    The Master Trust, administered by Voya Institutional Trust Company, holds the assets of the Plan and the Edwards Lifesciences (Puerto Rico) Corporation Retirement Savings Plan.
     
    The accompanying Statements of Net Assets Available for Benefits reflect the apportioned share of the underlying Plan assets and liabilities of the Trust. Allocations of net investment income from the Trust are based on the Plan’s net assets at the beginning of the year with adjustments for contributions and benefit payments made during the year.
     
    Summarized financial information for the Trust as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

    Master TrustPlan's Interest in Master Trust Assets
     2024202320242023
    Net assets held by Master Trust:  
    Common stock
    $351,300,340 $378,058,101 $347,197,225 $370,811,905 
    Mutual funds670,027,278 546,379,659 648,124,036 520,903,776 
    U.S. government and other debt securities1,276,578 1,278,757 1,276,578 1,278,757 
    Common/collective trusts877,940,044 757,489,676 872,691,422 746,241,254 
    Certificates of deposit1,369,214 511,442 1,369,214 511,442 
    Cash and money market funds7,401,829 6,877,256 7,401,829 6,877,252 
    Net assets held by Master Trust 1,909,315,283 1,690,594,891 1,878,060,304 1,646,624,386 
    Plus:
    Accrued interest and dividends2,940 5,618 2,940 5,616 
    Total$1,909,318,223 $1,690,600,509 $1,878,063,244 $1,646,630,002 
     
    Net investment income from the Master Trust's investments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 is as follows:
     
     Years Ended December 31,
     20242023
    Net appreciation in fair value
    $157,419,254 $173,383,756 
    Dividend income 26,490,763 20,792,757 
    Interest income 12,341,399 7,292,546 
    Net investment income from the Master Trust
    $196,251,416 $201,469,059 
     
    5. Distribution Priorities upon Termination of the Plan
     
    Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right under the Plan to reduce, suspend, or discontinue its contributions at any time and to terminate the Plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. Upon termination of the Plan, the account balance of each participant will become 100% vested and all assets, net of expenses, will be distributed to the participants or the participants’ beneficiaries.

    6. Tax Status of the Plan
     
    The Company has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) on the Plan’s federal income tax status. Although the Plan has since been amended, the Plan Administrator believes the Plan is currently designed and is being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the IRC and, therefore, believes that the Plan is qualified and the related trust is tax exempt.
     
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    Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require the Plan’s management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Plan and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Plan has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Department of Labor or IRS. The Plan Administrator has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Plan and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Plan is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions.

    7. Exempt Party-in-Interest Transactions
     
    Parties-in-interest are defined under the Department of Labor regulations as any fiduciary of the Plan, any party rendering service to the Plan, an employer whose employees are covered by the Plan, and certain others. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Plan, through its investment in the Master Trust, held shares of common stock of the Company, as follows:
     
     20242023
    Shares of Edwards Lifesciences stock held by Plan4,036,105 4,447,024 
    Value of Edwards Lifesciences stock held by Plan$298,792,852 $339,085,583 
    Plan’s investment in Edwards Lifesciences stock as percentage of total net assets available for benefits
    15.7 %20.4 %

    Plan assets include loans to participants. These transactions are allowable party-in-interest transactions under ERISA and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
     
    8. Reconciliation of Financial Statements to Form 5500
     
    The following is a reconciliation of amounts reported in the financial statements to amounts reported on Form 5500 as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
     
     20242023
    Statement of Net Assets Available for Benefits:  
    Net assets available for benefits per the financial statements$1,900,696,601 $1,666,043,072 
    Deemed distributions(666,338)(728,544)
    Net assets available for benefits per Form 5500$1,900,030,263 $1,665,314,528 

     20242023
    Statement of Changes in Net Assets Available for Benefits:  
    Net increase in net assets available for benefits prior to transfers per the financial statements
    $234,653,529 $242,994,019 
    Changes in deemed distributions
    62,206 (183,379)
    Net income per Form 5500
    $234,715,735 $242,810,640 

    9. Delinquent Participant Contributions
     
    Certain participant contributions and loan repayments totaling $65,358 related to the 2023 Plan tax year were not remitted to the Plan within the timeframe prescribed by the Department of Labor. This was deemed to be a prohibited transaction in accordance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code. The Company corrected $44,567 of the prohibited transaction during 2023, including depositing the lost earnings and, relying on Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-51, contributing the amount of the excise tax to the Plan. The remaining amount was corrected in 2024 relying on Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-51, contributing the amount of the excise tax to the Plan.


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    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
    EIN: 36-4316614, Plan #: 001
    Schedule H – line 4a – Schedule of Delinquent Participant Contributions
    As of December 31, 2024
     
    Participant Contributions Transferred Late to PlanTotal that Constitute Nonexempt Prohibited Transactions
    Year
    Check Here if Late Participant Loan Repayments are Included: o
    Contributions Not Corrected
    Contributions Corrected Outside VFCP1
    Contributions Pending Corrections in VFCP1
    Total Fully Corrected Under VFCP1 and PTE2 2002-51
    2023 $20,791 $— $— $— $20,791 
    1                 Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
    2             Prohibited Transaction Exemption
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    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
    EIN: 36-4316614, Plan #: 001
    Schedule H – line 4i – Schedule of Assets (Held at End of Year)
    As of December 31, 2024
     
    (a)(b) Identity of issue,
    borrower, lessor
    or similar party
    (c) Description of investment including maturity date, rate
    of interest, collateral, par or maturity value
    (d) Cost
    **
    (e) Current
    value
    *Notes Receivable from Participants
    Varying maturity dates with interest rates ranging from 4.25% to 9.5%
    — $18,446,870 

    *                    Party-in-interest for which a statutory exemption exists.
     
    **             Cost information is not required for participant-directed investments and, therefore, has not been included in this schedule.
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    SIGNATURE
     
    The Plan.    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the administrator of the Plan has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
     
     
    EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
    401(K) SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PLAN
      
    June 17, 2025By:/s/ CHRISTINE Z. MCCAULEY
      Christine Z. McCauley
      Member of the Administrative and
    Investment Committee for the
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Employee Benefit Plans
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    EXHIBIT INDEX
     
     
    Exhibit No. Description
    23.1 
    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    23.2
    Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


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