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flag Boston Scientific to buy Penumbra for $14.5B, boosting stroke tech amid mixed investor reactions.

flag Boston Scientific agreed to acquire Penumbra in a $14.5 billion deal, offering $374 per share in cash or stock, sparking Penumbra’s stock to hit a 52-week high of $352. flag The acquisition, expected to close in 2026, combines Penumbra’s stroke and vascular treatment technologies with Boston Scientific’s portfolio, aiming to strengthen its position in high-growth medical device markets. flag Penumbra’s strong 2025 financial results, including revenue guidance of $1.4 billion, fueled investor enthusiasm, though concerns remain over the deal’s fairness, insider selling, and stock volatility. flag The transaction will be funded with cash and debt, with Boston Scientific projecting slight initial dilution but long-term accretion.

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