Masimo Acquires Lidco For $40.3M In Cash, Adds Complementary Hemodynamic Monitoring Tech

Masimo’s planned buyout of Lidco could help expand its footprint into the US.

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There have been few acquisitions in the hemodynamics monitoring space recently, but Masimo Corp.’s $40.3m cash offer for the UK-based LiDCO Group Plc is a good fit, according to BTIG analyst Marie Thibault.

“Lidco’s technology is complementary to Masimo’s Pleith Variabilty Index and SpHb total hemoglobin monitoring parameters, so should add to clinician efforts to optimize goal-directed therapy and enhanced recovery after surgery...

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