
AcquisitionsAug 6, 2026, 04:14 PM
iRhythm to Acquire VitalConnect for $287.5M, Expanding Cardiac Monitoring
AI Summary
iRhythm Holdings, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vital Connect, Inc., a leader in wearable biosensor technology and ambulatory cardiac monitoring, for approximately $287.5 million. The consideration will consist of $237.5 million in cash and $50 million in iRhythm common stock, with the cash funded from iRhythm's balance sheet. This acquisition is expected to immediately broaden iRhythm's cardiac monitoring portfolio, including mobile cardiac telemetry and multi-vitals monitoring, and enhance its revenue growth rate beginning in 2027 while preserving its 15% adjusted EBITDA margin target for 2027. The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of 2026.
Key Highlights
- iRhythm to acquire VitalConnect, Inc. for approximately $287.5 million.
- Consideration includes $237.5 million in cash and $50 million in iRhythm common stock.
- Cash portion to be funded from iRhythm's existing balance sheet.
- Transaction expected to enhance iRhythm's revenue growth rate starting in 2027.
- Maintains iRhythm's 15% adjusted EBITDA margin target for 2027.
- VitalConnect adds mobile cardiac telemetry (MCT) and multi-vitals monitoring capabilities.
- iRhythm will provide VitalConnect with up to $30 million in interim working capital financing.
- Transaction expected to close by the end of 2026.
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