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Danaher Agrees to Buy Masimo; Norwegian Cruise Shares Rise; Warner Bros. Reopens Deal Talks

Feb 17, 2026
A quick rundown of a $9.9 billion acquisition in medical tech and the big cash-per-share offer behind it. A spike in cruise-stock trading after an activist investor builds a large stake. Renewed bidding drama in Hollywood as one studio reopens sale talks, potentially triggering another bidding push.
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Danaher's Premium Buyout Of Masimo

  • Danaher's all-cash $180-per-share offer values Masimo at about $10 billion and pays a roughly 40% premium to recent close.
  • The deal highlights consolidation in patient-monitoring tech as aging populations and chronic disease drive steady market growth.
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Massimo's Patent Win Strengthens Its Value

  • Massimo recently won a $634 million patent verdict against Apple over heart-rate alert technology.
  • That legal win underscores Massimo's IP value and may have strengthened its negotiating position with Danaher.
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Elliott Builds Stake In Norwegian Cruise

  • Elliott Investment Management built a stake north of 10% in Norwegian Cruise, pushing the stock up over 6% premarket.
  • Activist involvement signals potential board changes and operational focus to close performance gaps with rivals.
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