Medtronic to take a $157M charge in Q4 FY26 related to its MiniMed Flex™ R&D funding agreement with Blackstone.

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    "detail": "A one-time charge of $157 million will be recognized in Q4 FY26 to cover future royalty and milestone payments to Blackstone for the MiniMed Flex development. This significant, immediate financial impact will likely trigger reviews of project ROI, financial planning, and accounting systems.",
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    "excerpts": "Under the research and development agreement between MiniMed and Blackstone, in exchange for funding the development of the MiniMed Flex, during the first two years following regulatory approval in the U.S. and commercial launch of the MiniMed Flex, Blackstone will earn the greater of: (i) mid-to-high single digit royalty percentage of applicable net sales, and (ii) specified minimum payments.",
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    "source_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1613103/000161310326000005/mdt-20260324.htm",
    "filing_date": "2026-03-24",
    "filing_year": 2026,
    "fiscal_year_end": "03/24",
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    "vendors_mentioned": [
      "Blackstone Life Sciences Advisors L.L.C."
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