M&A

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    Henry Schein to acquire medical supplier Acentus

    Acentus, which specializes in supplying glucose sensors to patients’ homes, continues Henry Schein’s recent focus on building its homecare medical supplies business.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Boston Scientific closes $3.7B Axonics deal after lengthy review

    Boston Scientific announced the acquisition in January, but the review dragged on after the Federal Trade Commission requested more information.

    By • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Tempus AI to buy genetic testing company for $600M

    CEO Eric Lefkofsky said the purchase of Ambry Genetics will expand Tempus’ testing portfolio and bring in a fast-growing business.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Boston Scientific continues M&A run with Cortex buy

    Cortex adds to Boston Scientific’s electrophysiology portfolio amid treatment shifts in the space driven by new pulsed field ablation devices.

    By • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Boston Scientific to close Silk Road Medical headquarters, lay off 138 people

    Following its acquisition of Silk Road in September, Boston Scientific said it plans to consolidate the company’s work in Minnesota.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    That’s a wrap: 5 takeaways from The Medtech Conference

    The conference — Advamed’s largest — featured an appearance by the device center’s new acting director and sessions on AI, clinical trial diversity and the FDA’s contentious LDT rule.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Hologic to buy Gynesonics for $350M to acquire fibroid system

    Gynesonics’ transcervical system uses ultrasound guidance and radiofrequency energy to ablate fibroids without the need for an incision.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    5 reasons why MedTech M&A is poised for growth

    In spite of uncertainties, the outlook for MedTech M&A is strong. Hint: AI isn’t the (only) factor.

    By Caroline Popper, Nemphos Braue LLC • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Integer sells non-medical business for $50M

    After making nearly $550 million worth of acquisitions in the past few years, the medical device contract manufacturer will use proceeds from the sale to pay down debt.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    What’s next at Masimo after CEO Kiani’s exit?

    Investors are waiting to learn the next steps for the patient monitoring company after a hard-fought proxy battle, including how a separation of its consumer business could play out.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Stryker adds devices to remove brain tumors, clots with Nico buy

    Nico sells devices for navigating through the brain, visualizing the organ, removing tumors and clots and collecting tissue.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Masimo proxy fight nears end as shareholder vote looms

    Chairman and CEO Joe Kiani’s board seat is on the line at today's shareholder meeting.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Merit Medical inks $210M takeover of Cook’s lead management business

    Merit predicts the portfolio, which includes devices used in procedures to remove or replace heart rhythm device leads, will add $40 million a year to its sales.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Bausch + Lomb considers sale: FT

    Private equity could be “the most likely” buyer of the eye care business, analysts wrote.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Boston Scientific closes Silk Road Medical acquisition

    Completion of the purchase comes three months after the companies announced the deal, and after Boston Scientific resubmitted its merger filing to give the FTC more review time.

    By • Updated Sept. 17, 2024
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    Medtech venture investment recovery continues, but startup M&A remains limited: Pitchbook

    Acquisitions of late-stage VC startups have been rare, a fact Pitchbook attributed to “ongoing price gaps between buyers and sellers.”

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Illumina avoids fine for Grail purchase in European court victory

    Illumina will avoid a penalty of 432 million euros after a court ruled the European Commission did not have jurisdiction to challenge the company’s Grail acquisition.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    UFP to buy device component maker AQF Medical, extending deal spree

    AQF makes foam and thermoplastic components for use in medical devices and packaging.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Siemens Healthineers to grow PET imaging with purchase of Novartis assets

    Siemens will pay 200 million euros for the manufacturing and distribution network of Novartis’ radiopharmaceutical molecular imaging business.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Getinge to buy Paragonix organ-preserving tech for up to $477M

    Getinge will pay $253 million in cash at closing, with additional payments expected to be made between 2024 and 2026 if certain milestones are met.

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Quest inks deal for University Hospitals’ outreach lab services

    The deal continues Quest’s expansion in Ohio and extends a string of acquisitions that began in May.

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Stryker to add back pain treatment with Vertos Medical buy

    Stryker’s latest purchase comes amid a pickup in medtech M&A, with Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific and Edwards Lifesciences all active this year.

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Zoll to buy Vyaire’s ventilator business with $37M auction bid

    Vyaire Medical held a virtual auction of assets after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Masimo’s consumer audio brands attract more suitors

    Negotiations with a potential joint venture partner will continue while Masimo initiates discussions with new parties that have expressed interest in the consumer audio business.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    J&J to buy heart failure implant maker V-Wave for up to $1.7B

    J&J has agreed to pay $600 million upfront for the private company as it works to expand its portfolio of cardiovascular devices.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024