Medtronic's MiniMed Swap Deadline Coincides with FDA Clearance and Fresh Analyst Coverage
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Medtronic shareholders have until the close of business today to decide whether to tender their shares into the company's MiniMed split-off, a transaction that has been running alongside a steady stream of regulatory clearances and clinical data releases from the medtech giant. The final exchange ratio for the separation of the MiniMed Group was set at 4.5939 MiniMed shares for every Medtronic share accepted, with the offer covering up to 225,361,295 MiniMed shares. Should the offer be oversubscribed, an additional 27,452,053 shares could be brought into the deal. The exchange ratio was confirmed on October 7, with the offer period scheduled to expire at the end of October 9. On the regulatory front, the US Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance for Medtronic's navigated ApexCut EM blades intended for sinus procedures. The instruments are designed to work in tandem with the company's Stealth AXiS ENT navigation platform, giving surgeons added support during complex ear, nose and throat interventions. First clinical use of the technology in the United States is expected later in 2026, following planned software updates to the navigation system. The clearance adds to a broader wave of product approvals - Medtronic pointed to more than 315 product authorizations across key markets in its fiscal 2026 report, alongside research and development spending of $2.9...
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