M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.82
STERIS to acquire Xodus Medical for $2.1B cash, plus up to $150M earnout; $2.0B bridge committed
STERIS plc
- STERIS Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of STERIS plc, signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement on October 11, 2026 to buy all equity of Xodus Medical, Inc.
- Purchase price is $2.1B in cash at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus up to $150M earnout tied to calendar 2028 performance targets.
- Sellers are Craig E. Kaforey and Mark A. Kaforey, individually and as trustees of their respective Legacy Trusts; Xodus is a Pennsylvania specialty surgical products business.
- Deal expected to close by December 31, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals; either party may terminate if not closed by July 12, 2027, extendable to January 11, 2028.
- Financing: up to $2.0B senior unsecured bridge facility committed by JPMorgan Chase Bank and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, reducible dollar-for-dollar by permanent financing or asset sale proceeds.