---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000885725-24-000037"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BSX"
cik: "0000885725"
company_name: "BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP"
filed_at: "2024-04-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-04T02:39:00.819873+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Boston Scientific gets FTC Second Request for Axonics merger; closing expected H2 2024

## Summary
- FTC issued Second Request under HSR Act on April 3, 2024, extending waiting period.
- Waiting period now expires 30 days after substantial compliance with Second Request.
- Merger expected to close in second half of 2024, subject to HSR clearance and other conditions.
- Parties will promptly respond and cooperate with FTC review.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000885725-24-000037
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BSX
- cik: 0000885725
- company_name: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP
- filed_at: 2024-04-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885725/000088572524000037/0000885725-24-000037-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885725/000088572524000037/bsx-20240403.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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