W. L. Gore & Associates to Acquire Conformal Medical

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Acquires Laminar, Inc.

November 30, 2023

Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has completed the acquisition of Laminar, Inc., a privately held medical device developer focused on eliminating the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients with non‑valvular atrial fibrillation, for $400 million upfront plus potential clinical and regulatory milestone payments. Laminar will join Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Biosense Webster business to expand the company’s electrophysiology and interventional cardiology portfolio and accelerate development and commercialization of Laminar’s rotational LAA elimination technology.

CooperSurgical Acquires AEGEA Medical

February 2, 2021

Medical Devices

CooperSurgical, a subsidiary of CooperCompanies, has acquired California-based AEGEA Medical and its FDA-approved Mara Water Vapor Ablation System. The acquisition expands CooperSurgical’s portfolio of in-office women’s health products by adding an endometrial ablation device for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.

Clario Acquires WCG's eCOA Business

May 6, 2025

Healthcare Services

Clario has acquired the electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) business of WCG to expand its endpoint data solutions and deepen neuroscience-focused clinical outcomes expertise. The deal—announced in March and completed in May 2025—transfers WCG’s eCOA team and capabilities to Clario and is expected to enhance Clario’s support for complex neuroscience clinical trials.

Conclusion Acquires D&A Medical Group

June 30, 2021

Healthcare Services

Conclusion, backed by investor NPM Capital, has acquired D&A medical group, a Dutch consultancy specialised in digital data exchange and EHR implementations for healthcare providers. D&A will operate as an independent organisation within Conclusion's ecosystem, combining with sister company Furore to strengthen Conclusion's healthcare IT, data exchange and digitalisation capabilities.

HCL Technologies to Acquire Confinale AG

May 9, 2022

Financial Services

HCL Technologies UK Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Confinale AG, a Switzerland-based digital banking and wealth management consulting specialist and Avaloq Premium Implementation Partner. The deal is intended to strengthen HCL’s capabilities in Avaloq consulting, implementation, and lifecycle management for global wealth management clients.

Alcon Agrees to Acquire STAAR Surgical Company

October 15, 2025

Healthcare Services

Alcon entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire STAAR Surgical Company for $28.00 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $1.5 billion. The transaction includes STAAR’s EVO family of implantable collamer lenses (EVO ICL) and is expected to close in about six to 12 months, subject to regulatory approval and STAAR shareholder approval.