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Fortimedix has been acquired by Medtronic

November 2024 — Fortimedix Surgical has been successfully acquired by Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). Following the transaction, Fortimedix will operate as Medtronic Articulating Technologies.

Located at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, the Netherlands, Fortimedix operates a fully equipped R&D and pilot manufacturing facility that allows the seamless integration of product development and pilot manufacturing under a single roof.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to Fortimedix in its sale to Medtronic. This transaction underscores Oaklins’ strong international track record in the medical technology sector, demonstrating their ability to unlock significant value in a rapidly evolving, innovation-driven industry. Leveraging deep sector expertise and a global network of strategic buyers, the team ensured a smooth and successful transaction process for all parties involved.

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“Our goal was to find a strategic partner for Fortimedix capable of bringing our innovative technologies into full-scale production and into operating rooms worldwide. With Medtronic, we have now found the right partner who can take the next step in delivering groundbreaking instruments to the clinic. The intensive and very pleasant collaboration with Oaklins ultimately led to this transaction. The team’s guidance and results-oriented approach proved invaluable throughout the entire process.”

Wout Bijker

CEO, Fortimedix Surgical

Talk to the deal team

Robert Boersma

Senior Advisor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Robbert Bon

Senior Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Oscar van Rijn

Associate
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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