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Mergers & Acquisitions.
Magstim acquires high-density EEG tech from Philips
Transcranial magnetic stimulation tech developer Magstim recently announced that it has purchased the product portfolio of Electrical Geodesics from Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Magstim will acquire EGI’s hardware, software and sensor nets assets and will immediately manage global sales, service and support, maintaining a presence in EGI’s Oregon office. […]
Report: Medtronic makes a bid for Intersect ENT
Intersect ENT (NSDQ:XENT) shares soared today on news that Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) has made a bid for the Menlo Park, Calif.-based ear, nose and throat condition treatment developer. Bloomberg reported the transaction late Tuesday, attributing the news to “people with knowledge of the matter.” Traders sent Intersect ENT shares up 38% in premarket trading. Medtronic declined to comment. […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Stocks tick back up to open July
After a solid start to July, the medtech industry continues to experience a stock market roller coaster amid the COVID-19 pandemic. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 84.25 points at the end of last week (July 3). That total represents a 2.9% increase from […]
UK officials question market impact of Stryker-Wright Medical merger
The United Kingdom Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) issued a statement of concern over the impact of the purchase of Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) by Stryker (NYSE:SYK). CMA believes that, should the $4.7 billion acquisition go through, it would have a “negative impact on vulnerable patients in the U.K. who need ankle replacements,” according to a news release. […]
Stryker extends tender offer for all Wright Medical shares
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced today that it extended the offering period of its cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI). The company announced its acquisition of Wright Medical in November 2019. Since then, the FTC increased its scrutiny of the proposed merger in January, a Wright Medical shareholder filed a proposed class-action lawsuit to block the acquisition later that […]
Pantheon Surgical acquires sacroiliac screw system
Pantheon Surgical recently announced its acquisition of the Topaz/Compressive sacroiliac screw system. Pantheon Surgical acquired the technology from Osseus Fusion Systems, which will continue to distribute the Blue Topaz/Compressive system. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. “I’m excited about the transfer acquisition of the Blue Topaz/Compressive system into the Pantheon armamentarium. I look forward […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Markets dip again
Medtech stocks continue to fluctuate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant dip in the shares belonging to the industry’s biggest names. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 81.88 points at the end of last week (June 26). That total represents a -3.7% decrease […]
