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Boston Scientific Announces Agreement to Acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc. Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:...

Key Takeaway: Boston Scientific Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc. for approximately $1.16 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance Boston Scientific's vascular portfolio by incorporating Silk Road's TCAR technology, which is recognized for improving stroke prevention through minimally invasive procedures. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, pending customary conditions. Despite projected revenue growth for Silk Road Medical, the acquisition may initially dilute Boston Scientific's GAAP earnings due to associated costs.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Acquisition adds innovative stroke prevention technology to Boston Scientific's portfolio.
  • The TCAR platform has demonstrated reduced risk of stroke and complications compared to traditional surgery.
  • Silk Road Medical is projected to experience significant revenue growth in 2024.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The impact on GAAP earnings per share is expected to be dilutive due to amortization and acquisition-related charges.
  • The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, which may delay finalization.

Full Press Release Details

Acquisition adds innovative technology for stroke prevention to vascular portfolio
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. , June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX ) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silk Road Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILK ), a medical device company that has developed an innovative platform of products to prevent stroke in patients with carotid artery disease through a minimally invasive procedure called transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR). The purchase price is $27.50 per share, reflecting an enterprise value of approximately $1.16 billion . i
"The TCAR platform developed by Silk Road Medical is a notable advancement in the field of vascular medicine, which has revolutionized stroke prevention and the treatment of carotid artery disease," said Cat Jennings, president, Vascular, Peripheral Interventions, Boston Scientific. "We believe the addition of this clinically differentiated technology to our vascular portfolio demonstrates our continued commitment to provide meaningful innovation for physicians who care for patients with peripheral vascular disease."
The TCAR system gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 2015 and is supported by several clinical studies demonstrating a reduced risk of stroke and other complications associated with traditional open surgery. The products sold by Silk Road Medical are the only devices commercially available for use during the TCAR procedure.
Boston Scientific expects to complete the transaction in the second half of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Silk Road Medical has guided to net revenue of approximately $194 -198 million in 2024, representing 10-12% growth over the prior fiscal year. iii The impact to Boston Scientific adjusted earnings per share is expected to be immaterial in 2024 and 2025, and accretive thereafter. We expect the impact to GAAP earnings per share to be less accretive, or dilutive, as the case may be, due to amortization expense and acquisition-related net charges.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of health care. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and connect on LinkedIn and X , formerly Twitter.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "anticipate," "expect," "project," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "intend" and similar words. These forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and estimates using information available to us at the time and are not intended to be guarantees of future events or performance. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding financial and business impact of the transaction and anticipated benefits of the transaction, the closing of the transaction and the timing thereof, business plans and strategy, product launches and product performance and impact. If our underlying assumptions turn out to be incorrect, or if certain risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. These factors, in some cases, have affected and in the future (together with other factors) could affect our ability to implement our business strategy and may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements expressed in this press release. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements.
CONTACTS: Blake Rouhani Media Relations (763) 494-2268 [email protected]
Jon Monson Investor Relations (508) 683-5450 [email protected]
i Enterprise value of approximately $1.16 billion based on approximately 46.0 million fully diluted shares (or approximately $1.26 billion for 100% of the equity) and $101 million net cash position as of March 31, 2024 ii Weerd M Stroke 2010; Modus Health Group for 2022 Vascularweb.org; Virani, Salim, et al. "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics— 2020 Update." American Heart Association, 3 Mar. 2020 . iii https://investors.silkroadmed.com/news-releases/news-release-details/silk-road-medical-reports-first-quarter-2024-financial-results#:~:text=Silk%20Road%20Medical%20projects%20revenue,the%20Company's%20prior%20year%20revenue .
SOURCE Boston Scientific Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What technology is Boston Scientific acquiring?

Boston Scientific is acquiring the TCAR platform from Silk Road Medical to enhance stroke prevention.

How does the TCAR procedure benefit patients?

The TCAR procedure offers a minimally invasive option to prevent strokes in carotid artery disease patients.

When is the acquisition expected to close?

The acquisition is anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2024.

What is the expected revenue from Silk Road Medical in 2024?

Silk Road Medical projects net revenue of approximately $194 to $198 million in 2024.

What type of approval does the TCAR system have?

The TCAR system received U.S. FDA approval in 2015 for its use in stroke prevention.

Last updated: Jun 18, 2024