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<ul><li>This is our first report on medtech giant, Medtronic plc.</li><li>In the Cranial & Spinal Technologies division, Medtronic achieved impressive global growth, with an even more impressive 8% growth in the US.</li><li>In the Surgical Innovations segment, a 7% growth was realized, facilitated by supply improvements and strong performance in Advanced Surgical Technologies.</li></ul>

This is our first report on medtech giant, Medtronic plc.In the Cranial & Spinal Technologies division, Medtronic achieved impressive global growth, with an even more impressive 8% growth in the US.In the Surgical Innovations segment, a 7% growth was realized, facilitated by supply improvements and strong performance in Advanced Surgical Technologies.

Medtronic plc: Initiation of Coverage - Business Strategy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>When <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">EOFlow (294090 KS)</a> was suspended on the 11th October, and ceased global sales, either the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic (MDT US)</a> deal was (largely) toast; or it was a tactical move. </li>
<li>I'm firmly in the latter camp. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insulet-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5252:1" rel="noopener">Insulet</a>'s lawsuit was expected. And completing the transaction enables the more financially and legally resource-rich MDT to become the party to the litigation.</li>
<li>The SPA between Jesse Kim and MDT was expected to complete on 25 October. That was not a hard date. It has now been pushed out to 3 January 2024. </li>
</ul>


When EOFlow (294090 KS) was suspended on the 11th October, and ceased global sales, either the Medtronic (MDT US) deal was (largely) toast; or it was a tactical move. 
I'm firmly in the latter camp. Insulet's lawsuit was expected. And completing the transaction enables the more financially and legally resource-rich MDT to become the party to the litigation.
The SPA between Jesse Kim and MDT was expected to complete on 25 October. That was not a hard date. It has now been pushed out to 3 January 2024. 


Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> announced better-than-expected Q1FY24 result. Revenue of $7.7B increased 6% on organic basis, ahead of guidance of 4.5%. Each of four segments delivered 6% organic revenue growth.</li>
<li>Adjusted EPS increased 6% YoY to $1.20, ahead of guidance of $1.10–1.12. Outperformance was driven by better-than-expected operational performance and lesser-than-expected unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.</li>
<li>The company increased FY24 organic revenue growth guidance to 4.5% versus the prior range of 4.0% to 4.5% and adjusted EPS guidance to $5.08–5.16, 7 cent increase at midpoint.</li>
</ul>



Medtronic Plc (MDT US) announced better-than-expected Q1FY24 result. Revenue of $7.7B increased 6% on organic basis, ahead of guidance of 4.5%. Each of four segments delivered 6% organic revenue growth.
Adjusted EPS increased 6% YoY to $1.20, ahead of guidance of $1.10–1.12. Outperformance was driven by better-than-expected operational performance and lesser-than-expected unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation.
The company increased FY24 organic revenue growth guidance to 4.5% versus the prior range of 4.0% to 4.5% and adjusted EPS guidance to $5.08–5.16, 7 cent increase at midpoint.


Medtronic (MDT US): Q1 Result Exceeds Forecast; FY24 Guidance Raised on Higher Surgery Volumes

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

<ul>
<li>This insight provides a detailed analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief (released on 4 December) on Insulet Corp (PODD US)'s lawsuit. </li>
<li>We provide the following three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will win versus Insulet in this lawsuit.</li>
<li>One of the most important arguments on Eoflow's appellant brief is the DTSA three years statute of limitations.</li>
</ul>


This insight provides a detailed analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief (released on 4 December) on Insulet Corp (PODD US)'s lawsuit. 
We provide the following three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will win versus Insulet in this lawsuit.
One of the most important arguments on Eoflow's appellant brief is the DTSA three years statute of limitations.


<ul>
<li>Back on the 25 May, when <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> enter into a SPA with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eoflow-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36100:1" rel="noopener">EOFlow (294090 KS)</a>'s CEO, with a follow-on Tender Offer, the whole construct looked pretty clean.</li>
<li>Then in August <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insulet-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5252:1" rel="noopener">Insulet Corp (PODD US)</a> launched its lawsuit, which in hindsight, should have been expected. Then earlier this month, news surfaced concerning a stock-backed loan to the CEO.</li>
<li>Now the CEO is selling, presumably to repay his collateralized loan. Shares are down 38% since the resumption of trading, and are now at a whopping 122% spread to terms. </li>
</ul>


Back on the 25 May, when Medtronic Plc (MDT US) enter into a SPA with EOFlow (294090 KS)'s CEO, with a follow-on Tender Offer, the whole construct looked pretty clean.
Then in August Insulet Corp (PODD US) launched its lawsuit, which in hindsight, should have been expected. Then earlier this month, news surfaced concerning a stock-backed loan to the CEO.
Now the CEO is selling, presumably to repay his collateralized loan. Shares are down 38% since the resumption of trading, and are now at a whopping 122% spread to terms. 


United States

STERIS Public Limited Company operates as a provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services. The Company offers sterilizers and washers, surgical tables, lights and equipment management systems, and endoscopy accessories. STERIS serves healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. applies value-added services to the process of bringing new drug therapies and healthcare products to global markets. The Company's technologies include the design and manufacture of packaging components, research and development of drug delivery systems, and contract laboratory services and other services.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST US)

ResMed Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.  The Company sells diagnostic and treatment devices in various countries through its subsidiaries and independent distributors.

Hologic, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products. The Company's core business units focus on diagnostics, breast health, GYN surgical, and skeletal health.

DexCom Inc. is a medical device company focused on the design and development of continuous glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes.  The Company has developed a small implantable device that continuously measures glucose levels in subcutaneous tissue just under the skin, and a small external receiver to which the sensor transmits glucose levels at specified intervals.

Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad and diversified line of health care products and services. The Company's products include pharmaceuticals, nutritional, diagnostics, and vascular products. Abbott markets its products worldwide through affiliates and distributors.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is a global medical technology company engaged principally in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public.

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. provides diagnostic, detection, and information systems for veterinary, food, and water testing applications. The Company also operates an international network of veterinary reference laboratories. IDEXX offers its products to customers worldwide.

Baxter International Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets products and technologies related to hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma and other chronic and acute medical conditions. The Company's products are used by hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors' offices, and research laboratories.

Globus Medical, Inc. is a medical device company. The Company is focused exclusively on the design, development and commercialization of products that promote healing in patients with spine disorders.  Globus Medical's products fall into innovative fusion or disruptive technologies.

OLYMPUS CORPORATION manufactures optoelectronic products.  The Company's products include cameras, video sets, endoscopes for medicine and industrial use, microscopes, analytical equipment, office communication systems, laseroptical scanners, and ionic printers.

EssilorLuxottica manufactures eyewear. The Company offers sun glasses, lenses, and other eye care products. EssilorLuxottica serves customers worldwide.

Coloplast A/S develops and provides health care products and services. The Company manufactures products for ostomy, incontinence, mastectomy, wound healing, and skin care. Coloplast's research projects are carried out in cooperation with professional caregivers and user groups. The Company sells to health care professionals, dealers, and product users throughout the world.

Terumo Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical tools and equipment. The Company's products include health foods, transfusion and infusion equipment, disposable medical supply, clinical testing systems, artificial organs, and electronic thermometers. Terumo markets the products through its subsidiaries and sales offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Hoya Corp manufactures electro-optics products such as mask blanks for semiconductors, photomasks for LCD panels, optical glasses, glass memory disks for HDDs, medical flexible endoscopes, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. The Company also provides information system architecture.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited designs, manufactures and markets heated humidification products and systems for use in respiratory care and the treatment of sleep apnea.  The Company also offers patient warming and neonatal care products, including warming products and infant resuscitators.

SYSMEX CORPORATION manufactures reagents and equipment for clinical tests including hematologic (blood) and immune tests. The Company also develops, manufactures, and trades particle analyzers such as blood coagulation analyzer and related software. Manufacturing and sales outside Japan include the United States, EMEA, China and Asia Pacific regions.

BioMerieux designs, develops, manufactures, and markets systems in the field of in vitro diagnostics for medical and industrial applications. The Company is specialized in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and pathologies. BioMerieux is also active in the analysis of food, pharmaceuticals and environmental samples to determine their microbiological quality.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech develops and manufactures laboratory technologies and equipment for the pharma and food industries, as well as for public research institutes and laboratories.

Medtronic, PLC develops therapeutic and diagnostic medical products. The Company's principal products include those for bradycardia pacing, tachyarrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure management, heart valve replacement, malignant and non-malignant pain, and movement disorders. Medtronic's products are sold worldwide.

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Medtronic Plc (MDT US)

Medtronic plc: Initiation of Coverage - Business Strategy

This is our first report on medtech giant, Medtronic plc. In the Cranial & Spinal Technologies division, Medtronic achieved impressive global...

Baptista Research

EOFlow/Medtronic: Signs of Life

The SPA between Jesse Kim and Medtronic was expected to complete on 25 October. That was not a hard date. It has now been pushed out to 3 Janaury...

David Blennerhassett

Medtronic (MDT US): Q1 Result Exceeds Forecast; FY24 Guidance Raised on Higher Surgery Volumes

Medtronic announced better-than-expected Q1FY24 results with 6% organic revenue and EPS growth. The company has increased guidance for organic...

Tina Banerjee

Eoflow Vs Insulet: Round II

This insight provides an analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief on Insulet's lawsuit. We provide the three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will...

Douglas Kim

EOFlow (Further) Tests Investor Patience

The Appellant Brief Is out. EOFlow flags. inter alia, the statute of limitations; whether Insulet faces a significant risk of irreparable harm;...

David Blennerhassett

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Medtronic plc: Initiation of Coverage - Business Strategy

This is our first report on medtech giant, Medtronic plc. In the Cranial & Spinal Technologies division, Medtronic achieved impressive global...

Baptista Research

EOFlow/Medtronic: Signs of Life

The SPA between Jesse Kim and Medtronic was expected to complete on 25 October. That was not a hard date. It has now been pushed out to 3 Janaury...

David Blennerhassett

Medtronic (MDT US): Q1 Result Exceeds Forecast; FY24 Guidance Raised on Higher Surgery Volumes

​Medtronic announced better-than-expected Q1FY24 results with 6% organic revenue and EPS growth. The company has increased guidance for organic...

Tina Banerjee

Eoflow Vs Insulet: Round II

This insight provides an analysis of Eoflow's appellant brief on Insulet's lawsuit. We provide the three major reasons why we believe Eoflow will...

Douglas Kim

EOFlow (Further) Tests Investor Patience

The Appellant Brief Is out. EOFlow flags. inter alia, the statute of limitations; whether Insulet faces a significant risk of irreparable harm;...

David Blennerhassett

Medtronic announced better-than-expected Q1FY24 results with 6% organic revenue and EPS growth. The company has increased guidance for organic...