KKR nearing deal to acquire Integer Holdings, WSJ reports

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    "url": "https://wkzo.com/2026/07/31/kkr-nearing-deal-to-acquire-integer-holdings-wsj-reports/",
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    "excerpt": "July 31 (Reuters) – Private equity firm KKR is nearing a takeover of medical device outsourcing company Integer Holdings, the Wall Street Journal reported ​on Friday, citing people familiar with the ‌matter. Shares of the Plano, Texas-based firm closed more than 20% higher. The offer of $127 per share could come as soon as next week, the report said, valuing Integer at about $4.3 billion ‌per ​Reuters calculations based on 33.95 ⁠million shares outstanding. The ⁠company has a market value of $3.42 billion, as per LSEG data. The potential takeover comes amid private equity interest in healthcare companies, following American Industrial Partners’ $1.27 ​billion acquisition of Avanos Medical and Blackstone and TPG’s agreement to acquire women’s health-focused diagnostic company ⁠Hologic for over $18 billion. Integer Holdings ⁠is a contract developer and maker ​of medical devices and components, serving medical technology companies. KKR declined ​to comment and Integer did not immediately ‌respond to a Reuters request for comment. Integer launched a strategic review in April after receiving interest from potential buyers and said it would consider options including ⁠a sale or merger. Activist investor Irenic Capital Management owns a 3.72% stake in the company, according to LSEG data. ⁠Integer added two ‌directors to its board in March ⁠as part of a deal with ​Irenic. The company...",
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