Boston Scientific acquires BTG for $4.2B, boosting stake in interventional medicine

To bolster its offerings in interventional medicine, Boston Scientific agreed to purchase British device and pharma firm BTG PLC. for $4.24 billion in cash, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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BTG is a leader in interventional medicine treatments, which include inserting tiny devices into the body using minimally invasive surgery to treat diseases. BTG’s interventional medicine portfolio will boost Boston Scientific’s offerings in areas like cancer and pulmonary embolism.  

While Boston Scientific expressed excitement about the interventional medicine treatments, it said it’s still considering what to do with BTG’s pharmaceutical business, which focuses  on antidote products.

Boston Scientific has a market value of nearly $50 billion and has made nearly 20 acquisitions in the last five years. BTG, during the first six months ended Sept. 30, reported sales of $495.7 million.

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