Key Takeaways Shares of Inari Medical surged Monday afternoon and again Tuesday morning as reports of an imminent acquisition by Stryker turned into reality.Stryker will acquire Inari in an all-cash deal for $80 per share,

Stryker has entered a definitive agreement to acquire complete issued and outstanding shares of Inari Medical’s common stock for $80 per share in cash, which equates to a total equity value of nearly $4.9bn. Inari is poised to enhance Stryker's footprint in the peripheral vascular sector, particularly in the venous thromboembolism (VTE) market.

Medical device maker Stryker said it has reached a deal to acquire Inari Medical for $80 per share in cash, representing an approximate value of $4.9 billion.

By Anirban Sen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Medical-device maker Stryker on Monday agreed to acquire Inari Medical, which makes devices that treat patients with venous diseases, in an all-cash deal worth $4.9 billion.

Stryker said it has a definitive agreement to purchase Inari Medical for $80 per share, a big premium that values the deal at $4.9 billion.

After professing a hearty appetite for tuck-in M&A last year and signing a string of smaller deals, Stryker is now opening its pocketbook a bit wider to acquire Inari Medical, with it | Stryker said the addition of Inari’s devices for venous thromboembolism will complement its current neurovascular business.

Irvine-based Inari Medical Inc. has entered into an agreement to be acquired for $4.9 billion by medical technology company Stryker Corp.

Stryker said its planned acquisition of Inari Medical would strengthen its position in the peripheral vascular market.

Inari Medical's stock surged 6% amid reports of advanced acquisition talks with Stryker, potentially closing a deal this week.