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,...

Shire Said in Advanced Talks to Acquire Drugmaker Baxalta

According to Bloomberg.com, “Shire Plc is in advanced talks to acquire Baxalta Inc. for about $32 billion in cash and stock, excluding debt, according to people familiar with the matter.  The two drugmakers may announce a deal as soon as this week, the people...

Hill-Rom Acquires Welch Allyn for $2.05 Billion

FDAnews.com just announced, “Chicago, Ill.-based Hill-Rom Holdings has acquired in vitro diagnostics maker Welch Allyn for $2.05 billion.”  For more information on this merger, please visit:...