Robotics Firm Acquired by Siemens Healthineers

Robotics Firm Acquired by Siemens Healthineers

After a nearly two-year hiatus, the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging giant Siemens Healthineers AG (XETRA: SHL.DE) has agreed to purchase Corindus Vascular Robotics, Inc. (NYSE: CVRS) for $1.1 billion, at a price of $4.28 per share. Corindus is a global leader in robotic-assisted vascular interventions. Its CorPath platform is the first FDA-cleared medical device to bring robotic precision to percutaneous coronary and vascular procedures. On a trailing 12-month basis, Cordindus reported approximately $12.3 million in revenue. Siemens plans to combine its high-quality imaging, digital and artificial intelligence tools with Corindus’ precision robotics platform to improve treatment for... Read More »