Deal Timeline

Plotted by close date where disclosed, otherwise announcement. Select any marker to jump to the deal entry.

The Rationale That Repeats.

Three patterns show up across BAXTER INTERNATIONAL's deal book — what the team buys, how it pays, and how it integrates. The patterns are the throughline; the deals below are the evidence.

01
Acquisition criteria
One transformational platform deal, surrounded by product tuck-ins.
Baxter's M&A is barbell-shaped: the $10.5 billion Hillrom acquisition and the ~$4 billion Gambro deal each established a major new franchise (connected care and in-center dialysis), while most other transactions are sub-$700 million bolt-ons of single products or product rights. Baxter repeatedly frames the large deals as expanding access to care and the small ones as complementary additions to an existing franchise.
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (Hillrom)Gambro ABSynovis Life TechnologiesClaris Injectables Limited (Claris)Cheetah Medical, Inc. (Cheetah)
02
Capital deployment
Buy product rights, not just whole companies.
A large share of Baxter's deals are asset purchases of specific marketed products and their rights, RECOTHROM and PREVELEAK from Mallinckrodt, Seprafilm from Sanofi, Caelyx and Doxil from Johnson & Johnson, Transderm Scop from GlaxoSmithKline, and PerClot from CryoLife. This lets Baxter slot established products directly into existing commercial channels in BioSurgery, Advanced Surgery and pharmaceuticals without integrating an entire organization.
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (Hillrom)Gambro ABSynovis Life TechnologiesClaris Injectables Limited (Claris)Cheetah Medical, Inc. (Cheetah)
03
Integration approach
Deepening the core: renal, biosurgery and acute care.
Baxter's acquisitions cluster around the franchises it already leads. Gambro extended its dialysis leadership into hemodialysis; Synovis, RECOTHROM, PREVELEAK and PerClot built up biosurgery and soft-tissue repair; Cheetah Medical added acute-care monitoring; and Claris added sterile injectable manufacturing. The deals consistently reinforce adjacent capabilities rather than diversifying into unrelated markets.
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (Hillrom)Gambro ABSynovis Life TechnologiesClaris Injectables Limited (Claris)Cheetah Medical, Inc. (Cheetah)

The Full Deal Book

10 acquisitions. Each entry carries the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, executive commentary, and the original SEC filing — the evidence behind the patterns above.

01 Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (Hillrom) · Chicago, Illinois, USA (global operations) $10.5B
Announced Sep 2021 Closed Dec 2021 all cash
smart bed systemspatient monitoringdiagnostic technologiesrespiratory health devicessurgical space equipmentdigital and connected care solutions

Hillrom is a global medical technology leader whose products and services help enable earlier diagnosis and treatment, optimize surgical efficiency, and accelerate patient recovery while shifting care closer to home, including smart bed systems, patient monitoring and diagnostic technologies, respiratory health devices and advanced surgical equipment. $156.00 per share, approximately $10.5 billion equity value (approximately $12.8 billion enterprise value including assumed debt).

Why it was attractive
  • Adds a global connected-care and medical-technology platform spanning the hospital
  • home and alternate-site settings
  • with expected high-single-digit ROIC by year five
Baxter and Hillrom share a common vision for transforming healthcare to better serve all patients and providers. Baxter and Hillrom are uniting to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global healthcare landscape, while also creating significant value for all the stakeholders we serve.José (Joe) E. Almeida — Chairman, President and CEO, Baxter
We are confident that Baxter is the ideal partner to enhance our global reach and realize the true potential of our vision as we work together to accelerate medical innovation worldwide.John P. Groetelaars — President and CEO, Hillrom
02 Gambro AB · Lund, Sweden (global operations) $26.5B
Announced Dec 2012 Closed Sep 2013 all cash
hemodialysis productscontinuous renal replacement therapydialysis machines and consumablesin-center dialysis portfolio

Gambro is a privately held global medical technology company based in Lund, Sweden, focused on developing, manufacturing and supplying dialysis products and therapies used in hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy for patients with acute or chronic kidney disease. SEK 26.5 billion total consideration (approximately $4.0 billion), including payoff of existing Gambro indebtedness.

Why it was attractive
  • Created a comprehensive
  • complementary global dialysis portfolio across home and in-center therapies in a large and growing market with more than two million patients globally on dialysis
Baxter has a legacy of innovation in dialysis, including the development of peritoneal dialysis for the treatment of end-stage kidney disease patients in the home. This acquisition further strengthens our global dialysis offerings by extending our portfolio in the hemodialysis segment.Robert L. Parkinson — Jr., Chairman and CEO, Baxter
Both companies have a longstanding heritage in kidney care with innovative technologies and a dedication to saving, sustaining and improving the lives of patients worldwide.Guido Oelkers — President and CEO, Gambro
03 Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. · St. Paul, Minnesota, USA $325M
Announced Dec 2011 Closed Dec 2011 all cash
biological and mechanical soft-tissue repair productssurgical collagen matriceshemostasis and tissue sealing devices

Synovis develops, manufactures and markets medical devices used primarily in surgical procedures for soft tissue repair, including PERI-STRIPS DRY, TISSUE-GUARD and VERITAS Collagen Matrix, providing biological and mechanical products for soft tissue repair. $28.00 per share, approximately $325 million equity value (approximately $260 million net of cash).

Why it was attractive
  • Highly complementary soft-tissue repair portfolio that expanded Baxter's presence in the growing soft-tissue repair market
The medical device business that Synovis has built, and its technical capabilities to develop and manufacture surgical products, is highly complementary to Baxter's existing offering of BioSurgery products. The combined business will offer surgeons in the United States and around the world a more complete line of innovative tools used to treat patients.Ludwig Hantson — President, Baxter's BioScience business
We are enthusiastic about this transaction not only because it is beneficial to our shareholders and employees, but also because the combination of Baxter's and Synovis' product portfolios will greatly expand the combined entity's presence in the exciting and expanding soft tissue repair market, benefiting patients worldwide.Richard Kramp — President and CEO, Synovis
04 Claris Injectables Limited (Claris) · Ahmedabad, India $629M
Closed Jul 2017 all cash
generic injectable pharmaceuticalsanesthesia and analgesicsanti-infectivescritical care injectablessterile manufacturing

Claris Injectables Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Claris Lifesciences Limited, is a generic injectable pharmaceuticals maker producing essential generic injectable medicines such as anesthesia and analgesics, renal, anti-infectives and critical care products in bags, vials and ampoules. approximately $629 million total cash consideration, net of cash acquired.

Why it was attractive
  • Added a sterile generic-injectables manufacturing platform and product portfolio in a fast-growing hospital-pharmaceuticals segment
On July 27, 2017, Baxter acquired 100 percent of Claris Injectables Limited (Claris), a wholly owned subsidiary of Claris Lifesciences Limited, for total cash consideration of approximately $629 million, net of cash acquired. Through the acquisition, Baxter added capabilities in production of essential generic injectable medicines, such as anesthesia and analgesics, renal, anti-infectives and critical care in a variety of presentations including bags, vials and ampoules.Baxter FY2017 10-K — Acquisitions note
05 Cheetah Medical, Inc. (Cheetah) · Newton Center, Massachusetts, USA $188M
Closed Oct 2019 all cash
non-invasive hemodynamic monitoringfluid management technologycritical-care patient monitoring

Cheetah Medical is a provider of non-invasive fluid management and hemodynamic monitoring technologies used to guide fluid administration decisions in critical and surgical care. $188 million total cash consideration net of cash acquired, plus up to $40 million of contingent consideration (acquisition-date fair value $18 million).

Why it was attractive
  • Non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring technology complementary to Baxter's acute and critical-care therapies
On October 25, 2019, we acquired 100 percent of Cheetah Medical, Inc. (Cheetah) for total cash consideration of $188 million, net of cash acquired, with the potential for additional cash consideration, up to $40 million, based on clinical and commercial milestones for which the acquisition date fair value was $18 million.Baxter FY2021 10-K — Acquisitions note
06 Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier (product rights, from Sanofi) · Acquired from Sanofi (France); product marketed primarily in the United States and other markets $342M
Closed Feb 2020 all cash
surgical adhesion barrierabdominal and pelvic surgery adjunct products

Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is a surgical product indicated for use in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy as an adjunct intended to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of postoperative adhesions between the abdominal wall and underlying viscera, acquired from Sanofi. approximately $342 million in cash.

Why it was attractive
  • Established surgical adhesion-prevention product extending Baxter's advanced surgery portfolio
In February 2020, we completed the acquisition of the product rights to Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier (Seprafilm) from Sanofi for approximately $342 million in cash. Seprafilm is indicated for use in patients undergoing abdominal or pelvic laparotomy as an adjunct intended to reduce the incidence, extent and severity of postoperative adhesions.Baxter FY2021 10-K — Acquisitions note
07 RECOTHROM and PREVELEAK products (from Mallinckrodt plc) · Acquired from Mallinckrodt plc; products marketed primarily in the United States $184M
Closed Mar 2018 all cash
recombinant topical thrombin hemostatsurgical sealant for vascular reconstructionbiosurgery products

RECOTHROM Thrombin topical (Recombinant) is the first and only stand-alone recombinant thrombin, and PREVELEAK Surgical Sealant is used in vascular reconstruction; both hemostat and sealant products were acquired from Mallinckrodt plc. $184 million total consideration ($163 million upfront cash plus potential contingent payments).

Why it was attractive
  • Complementary hemostat and sealant products extending Baxter's BioSurgery franchise
On March 16, 2018, Baxter acquired two hemostat and sealant products from Mallinckrodt plc: RECOTHROM Thrombin topical (Recombinant) and PREVELEAK Surgical Sealant for total consideration of $184 million.Baxter FY2018 10-K — Acquisitions note
08 Caelyx and Doxil rights (ex-US, from a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) · Rights for territories outside the United States (acquired from a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary) $325M
Closed Feb 2021 all cash
branded oncology pharmaceuticalsliposomal doxorubicin chemotherapy products

Caelyx and Doxil are the branded versions of liposomal doxorubicin, a chemotherapy medicine used to treat various types of cancer; Baxter acquired the rights for specified territories outside the U.S. from a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (having previously acquired the U.S. rights to the product in 2019). approximately $325 million in cash.

Why it was attractive
  • Completed Baxter's global rights to an established branded oncology product (liposomal doxorubicin)
On February 17, 2021, we acquired the rights to Caelyx and Doxil, the branded versions of liposomal doxorubicin, from a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson for specified territories outside of the U.S for approximately $325 million in cash. We previously acquired the U.S. rights to this product in 2019.Baxter FY2021 10-K — Acquisitions note
09 PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System (assets, from CryoLife, Inc.) · Acquired from CryoLife, Inc. (Kennesaw, Georgia, USA); distribution rights for the U.S. and specified ex-US territories $25M
Closed Jul 2021 all cash
polysaccharide hemostatic powdersurgical bleeding controlbiosurgery products

PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System is an absorbable powder hemostat; Baxter acquired certain related assets, including distribution rights for the U.S. and specified territories outside the U.S., from CryoLife, Inc. $25 million upfront cash plus up to $36 million of additional contingent consideration (acquisition-date fair value $28 million).

Why it was attractive
  • Complementary absorbable hemostat extending Baxter's BioSurgery / Advanced Surgery franchise
On July 29, 2021, we acquired certain assets related to PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System (PerClot), including distribution rights for the U.S. and specified territories outside of the U.S., from CryoLife, Inc. for an upfront purchase price of $25 million and the potential for additional cash consideration of up to $36 million, which had an acquisition-date fair value of $28 million.Baxter FY2021 10-K — Acquisitions note
10 Transderm Scop (TDS) rights (from subsidiaries of GlaxoSmithKline) · Rights for the U.S. and specified ex-US territories (acquired from GlaxoSmithKline subsidiaries) $60M
Closed Mar 2021 all cash
transdermal scopolamine patchanti-nausea and motion-sickness pharmaceutical product

Transderm Scop (TDS) is a transdermal patch used to prevent nausea and vomiting in the U.S. and motion sickness in European markets; Baxter acquired the rights for the U.S. and specified territories outside the U.S. from subsidiaries of GlaxoSmithKline. $60 million upfront purchase price (including acquired inventory) plus up to $30 million additional contingent consideration (acquisition-date fair value $24 million).

Why it was attractive
  • Established branded transdermal product expanding Baxter's pharmaceuticals portfolio
On March 31, 2021, we acquired the rights to Transderm Scop (TDS) for the U.S. and specified territories outside of the U.S. from subsidiaries of GlaxoSmithKline for an upfront purchase price of $60 million including the cost of acquired inventory and the potential for additional cash consideration of $30 million, which had an acquisition-date fair value of $24 million.Baxter FY2021 10-K — Acquisitions note

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