Boston Scientific Closes Acquisition Of Lumenis LTD. Surgical Business From Baring Private Equity Asia

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Boston Scientific announced the completion of its acquisition of Lumenis Ltd.'s global surgical business for $1.07 billion, which is expected to generate approximately $200 million in revenue for 2021. This acquisition allows Boston Scientific to integrate Lumenis's advanced laser technology into its urology and otolaryngology offerings, enhancing its growth prospects in Europe and Asia. The deal is projected to be slightly dilutive in 2021, with earnings expected to become accretive in 2022 and beyond as synergies are realized and integration progresses.

Positive

• Acquisition of Lumenis surgical business for $1.07 billion enhances product portfolio and market presence.
• Expected revenue contribution of approximately $200 million in 2021.
• Integration of Lumenis's MOSES™ technology synergizes with existing urology offerings.
• Expansion into high-growth regions, including China.
• Projected earnings accretion starting in 2022.

Negative

• Transaction expected to be dilutive to GAAP earnings in 2021.
• Potential integration challenges may arise from merging operations.

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) today announced the close of its acquisition of the global surgical business of Lumenis LTD., a privately-held company that develops and commercializes energy-based medical solutions, from an affiliate of Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA). The Lumenis surgical business includes premier laser systems, fibers and accessories used for urology and otolaryngology procedures with total revenue anticipated to be approximately $200 million for full year 2021.

"The close of this acquisition allows us to integrate the Lumenis laser portfolio – including the differentiated MOSES™ technology – with our category leading kidney stone management and benign prostatic hyperplasia offerings while expanding our global footprint to accelerate growth throughout Europe and Asia," said Meghan Scanlon, senior vice president and president, Urology and Pelvic Health, Boston Scientific. "Additionally, we are welcoming significant talent to our Urology & Pelvic Health Team, and we are excited to establish our global surgical laser center of excellence in Yokneam where we will continue our focus on advancing innovation to help surgeons improve patient care."

Boston Scientific announced a definitive agreement to acquire the global surgical business of Lumenis on March 3, 2021 for an upfront cash payment of $1.07 billion, subject to closing adjustments. Boston Scientific has had a relationship with Lumenis for over 20 years and, prior to close, already offered the Lumenis urology laser portfolio in the U.S. and Japan through a distribution arrangement. With the completion of this acquisition, Boston Scientific will now sell these lasers and fibers – as well as the otolaryngology laser portfolio – to all geographies including high-growth regions like China. BPEA will retain ownership of the Lumenis global aesthetics and ophthalmology businesses. 

The transaction's estimated impact to adjusted earnings per share is expected to be immaterial in 2021, approximately two cents accretive in 2022 and increasingly accretive thereafter. On a GAAP basis, the transaction is expected to be dilutive in 2021 and less dilutive or increasingly accretive thereafter, as the case may be, due to amortization expense and acquisition-related net charges.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Boston Scientific's acquisition of Lumenis surgical business?

The acquisition enhances Boston Scientific's product offerings in urology and expands its market reach in Europe and Asia, potentially increasing revenue.

When was the acquisition of Lumenis by Boston Scientific completed?

The acquisition was completed on September 1, 2021.

What are the financial expectations from the Lumenis acquisition for Boston Scientific?

The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $200 million in revenue for 2021 and be accretive to adjusted earnings per share from 2022 onwards.

How much did Boston Scientific pay for the Lumenis surgical business?

Boston Scientific acquired the Lumenis surgical business for $1.07 billion.

How will the acquisition affect Boston Scientific's earnings in 2021?

The transaction is expected to be dilutive to GAAP earnings in 2021, but less dilutive or increasingly accretive in subsequent years.