Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire SoniVie Ltd.

Core Viewpoint - Boston Scientific Corporation has announced a definitive agreement to acquire SoniVie Ltd., aiming to enhance its offerings in interventional cardiology therapies with the TIVUS™ Intravascular Ultrasound System for treating hypertension [1][4]. Company Summary - Boston Scientific is acquiring a 90% stake in SoniVie for an upfront payment of approximately $360 million, with potential additional payments of up to$180 million based on regulatory milestones [4][5]. - The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [4]. - The transaction is anticipated to be slightly dilutive to adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in 2025, with the company planning to offset this through internal cost efficiencies [4]. Industry Summary - Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and current treatments often fall short in effectively controlling high blood pressure [2]. - The TIVUS system is designed to perform renal denervation (RDN), which may serve as an alternative or adjunctive therapy to existing anti-hypertensive medications [2][3]. - The TIVUS system utilizes ultrasound energy, which can penetrate tissue more deeply than radiofrequency energy, potentially leading to faster procedures and effective nerve ablation [2][3].