ICYMI: Zimmer Pays at Least $132m Medtech SA

According to MassDevice.com, “Zimmer Biomet said today that it agreed to pay at least $132 million to acquire French robot-assisted surgery firm Medtech…Zimmer Biomet said it also agreed to launch and all-cash tender offer for the Medtech shares it doesn’t...

Zimmer Biomet to Buy Fellow Medical Device Maker LDR Holding

According to the Wall Street Journal, “Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. said Tuesday it would buy fellow medical device maker LDR Holding Corp. for $1.07 billion, a move to beef up its presence in the global spine market.”  For more information on this merger,...

Abbott Agrees to Buy St. Jude Medical for $25 Billion

According to ChicagoTribune.com, “Abbott announced plans Thursday to acquire St. Jude Medical in a $25 billion deal, combining two of the larger players supplying products to patients with heart issues.”  For more information on this acquisition, please...

ICYMI: Stryker to Buy Physio Control for $1.3 Billion

According to IrishTimes.com, “Medical device maker Stryker says it will buy Physio-Control International for $1.28 billion in cash to expand its emergency medical services business.  The company, which employees almost 1,000 people in Ireland, also raised its...