Integer Receives Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Pending Acquisition by KKR
Integer Holdings Corp (ITGR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 Integer Receives Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Pending Acquisition by KKR PLANO, Texas, September 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) (“Integer” or the “Company”), a leading global medical device contract
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Why it matters
The early termination of the HSR waiting period removes a key antitrust hurdle, increasing the probability of deal completion before year‑end and likely supporting Integer's share price.
Market read
First‑report filing confirming regulatory progress on a $5.7 B merger, a material catalyst for the target's stock.
What to watch
Potential financing constraints for KKR or integration challenges could delay or derail the transaction.
Background
Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR) is a leading medical‑device contract development and manufacturing organization. KKR announced a definitive agreement to acquire Integer for $127 per share, valuing the deal at about $5.7 B.
Ticker impact
Integer Holdings disclosed early termination of the HSR waiting period for its $5.7 B acquisition by KKR, removing a key regulatory hurdle.
upward pressure as investors price in the higher likelihood of deal completion
The filing is the first public confirmation that the HSR waiting period has been terminated, a material step that reduces deal risk and typically triggers buying in the target's shares.
Market effects
The CDMO sector may see increased M&A activity as the deal validates consolidation trends.
U.S. healthcare and medical device investors may adjust exposure to merger‑related stocks.
The deal underscores continued private‑equity interest in global medical‑device manufacturing.
Counterpoint
If regulatory or shareholder approvals stall, the stock could face downside despite the HSR clearance.
Key entities
- CompanyInteger Holdings Corp
Target of the acquisition, ticker ITGR.
- Investment FirmKKR
Acquirer, affiliate of KKR funds.
