Boston Scientific Makes $1.5B Strategic Investment in MiRus for TAVR Technology, Option for $3B Acquisition

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Boston Scientific has made a $1.5 billion strategic investment in MiRus LLC for a 33.75% equity stake, securing an exclusive option to acquire MiRus's TAVR business for an additional $3.0 billion upon achieving clinical and regulatory milestones.

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• Strategic Investment in MiRus LLC

  Boston Scientific acquired a 33.75% equity interest in MiRus LLC for a cash payment of $1.5 billion, in addition to a prior $100 million payment.

• Exclusive Option for TAVR Business Acquisition

  The company secured an exclusive option to acquire MiRus's TAVR-Structural Heart NewCo, which holds the Siegel TAVR System assets, for an additional $3.0 billion upon achievement of clinical and regulatory milestones.

• Focus on Novel TAVR System

  The investment targets the Siegel TAVR system, an investigational device currently undergoing the STAR pivotal clinical trial, which features a nickel-free rhenium alloy design and smaller delivery sheath.

• Immaterial Near-Term Financial Impact

  The investment is expected to be immaterial to Boston Scientific's adjusted earnings per share for 2026, signaling a long-term strategic play.

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This filing details a significant strategic move by Boston Scientific to expand its presence in the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) market. The initial $1.5 billion cash investment, with a potential additional $3.0 billion for full acquisition, represents a substantial capital commitment for an investigational device. While the TAVR system is still in clinical trials and carries regulatory risk, its differentiated technology could offer a long-term growth driver for the company. The investment is not expected to impact 2026 adjusted earnings per share, indicating a focus on future market position rather than immediate financial returns.