According to informed sources, Johnson & Johnson is preparing to sell its orthopedics business unit, which it had planned to spin off, and major private equity firms have begun showing interest in the potential transaction.
The DePuy Synthes business could be valued at over $200 billion in a sale. Johnson & Johnson has started compiling relevant documents and financial materials for DePuy Synthes to facilitate meetings with potential buyers in the coming weeks. It is reported that several large private equity companies are considering a consortium bid for the business.
DePuy Synthes manufactures devices for hip and knee replacements and reported sales of $93 billion last year. The business may also attract interest from competing medical device companies.
Discussions are currently in early stages, and there is no guarantee that a sale will ultimately be completed.
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