Masimo to be Acquired by Danaher for $180.00 Per Share in $9.9 Billion All-Cash Deal

summarizeSummary

Masimo Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Danaher Corporation for $180.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $9.9 billion, representing a significant premium for shareholders.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement

  Masimo Corporation will be acquired by Danaher Corporation for $180.00 per share in an all-cash transaction.

• Significant Transaction Value

  The acquisition is valued at approximately $9.9 billion, representing a substantial premium for Masimo shareholders.

• Unanimous Board Approval

  The Boards of Directors of both Masimo and Danaher have unanimously approved the merger agreement.

• Key Shareholder Support

  Politan Capital Management LP, a significant shareholder, has entered into a voting agreement to support the merger.

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This 8-K announces a definitive merger agreement where Masimo will be acquired by Danaher Corporation for $180.00 per share in cash, a substantial premium over the current stock price. The transaction, valued at $9.9 billion, has received unanimous board approval from both companies and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. A voting and support agreement from a major shareholder, Politan Capital Management LP, further solidifies the likelihood of shareholder approval. This acquisition will integrate Masimo as a standalone business unit within Danaher's Diagnostics segment, fundamentally altering Masimo's future as an independent public entity and providing immediate, certain value to its shareholders.