Boston Scientific Corp. - BSX STOCK NEWS

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has priced a public offering of €3.0 billion in senior notes with various maturity dates from 2025 to 2034. The offering includes €1 billion of 0.750% notes due 2025 and additional notes due in later years with yields ranging from 1.375% to 1.875%. Proceeds will fund a $2.5 billion tender offer for existing senior notes and cover redemptions and associated costs. The offering is expected to close on March 8, 2022, subject to customary conditions.

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has initiated a cash tender offer for up to $2.5 billion of its outstanding senior notes, as of March 2, 2022. The offer encompasses several series of notes with different maturity dates and acceptance prioritization. Tendering is open until March 29, 2022, with early tender benefits available until March 15, 2022. The company may redeem unpurchased notes subsequently. Barclays Capital, BofA Securities, and Citigroup Global Markets are managing the offer.

Boston Scientific announced promising results from the SURPASS analysis, evaluating real-world outcomes of the WATCHMAN FLX™ LAAC Device, at the CRT 2022 meeting. The study included over 16,000 patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Key findings showed a low major adverse event rate of 0.37% at seven days post-implant, and only 0.28% of patients experienced ischemic stroke within 45 days. The device was successfully implanted in 97.6% of cases. Ongoing data collection through 2024 will further evaluate long-term outcomes.

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has finalized its acquisition of Baylis Medical Company for $1.75 billion. This strategic move aims to enhance BSX's position in the growing cardiology market by integrating Baylis's advanced access solutions with BSX's existing electrophysiology and structural heart offerings. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share starting in 2022, with potential for increased accretion subsequently. However, GAAP earnings may initially reflect dilution due to related expenses.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) will participate in SVB Leerink's 11th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on February 17, 2022. Executives Dan Brennan and Lauren Tengler will engage in a 30-minute Q&A session at approximately 9:20 a.m. EST. A live webcast will be accessible on the company's Investor Relations webpage. A replay will be available about an hour after the event's conclusion. Boston Scientific is a leader in medical technology, continually advancing healthcare solutions.

Boston Scientific reported Q4 2021 net sales of $3.127 billion, up 15.4% year-over-year, exceeding guidance. The net income was $80 million or $0.06 per share, down from $196 million or $0.14 per share a year ago. Adjusted EPS rose to $0.45 from $0.23. For FY 2021, total net sales reached $11.888 billion, up 19.9%, with a net income of $985 million ($0.69 per share). The company initiated the MODULAR ATP clinical trial and secured a 75% payment increase for Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy. Guidance for 2022 estimates sales growth of 6-8%.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) will present significant findings at the 25th North American Neuromodulation Society annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, from Jan. 13-15, 2022. Key highlights include a late-breaking presentation on the COMBO study, demonstrating the effectiveness of the WaveWriter™ Spinal Cord Stimulator System over two years. Additionally, updates on collaborations with IBM Research will showcase innovative AI-driven approaches to assess patient pain states.

Over 20 abstracts will be presented, emphasizing Boston Scientific's commitment to personalized chronic pain therapies.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) will participate in the 40th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 12, 2022, at 8:15 a.m. EST. CEO Mike Mahoney, CFO Dan Brennan, and VP Lauren Tengler will present and engage in Q&A. Additionally, a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter financial results for 2021 will be held on February 2, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. EST. The financial results will be announced prior to the call. Both events will be accessible via webcast at investors.bostonscientific.com.

Boston Scientific (BSX) has launched the MODULAR ATP clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of its mCRM™ Modular Therapy System, integrating the EMBLEM™ MRI Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator and the EMPOWER™ Modular Pacing System. This trial will enroll up to 300 patients across 50 centers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe to evaluate the system's complication-free rates, communication success, and pacing thresholds. The S-ICD is shown to prevent sudden cardiac death and has been successfully used in over 100,000 patients, enhancing patient care while minimizing invasive procedures.