Merger Mondays Claim Another Spinoff In Covidien

Merger Mondays are back. The latest mega deal announced is Medtronic’s (MDT) ~$42.9b takeover of device maker Covidien (COV). The deal price represents a ~30% premium and includes $35.19 of cash and 0.956 Medtronic shares. While Medtronic’s management is out touting the numerous cost savings and synergies gained through the deal, the main motivation behind the deal appears to… Read More »