Announcement
Announcement on the proposed 100% strategic acquisition
of Renhe Medical Group Co., Ltd. by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG)
Strategic Acquisition Announcement
- Publication date
- June 12, 2026
- Ticker
- NASDAQ: ISRG
- Announcement issuer
- Board of Directors of Renhe Medical Group Co., Ltd.
I. Description of the major transaction
The Board of Directors of Renhe Medical Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Renhe Medical”) hereby announces to global partners, investment institutions, medical industry partners, and the public:
Following long-term strategic communication and multiple rounds of commercial discussions, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG), a global leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgical medical technology, has reached a preliminary cooperation intention with Renhe Medical regarding a comprehensive strategic acquisition.
According to the parties’ plan, Intuitive Surgical intends to conduct a 100% equity strategic acquisition of Renhe Medical through an equity acquisition method (Wholly Owned Acquisition).
After completion of this transaction, the equity structure will be as follows:
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
(NASDAQ: ISRG)
100% shareholding
Renhe Medical Group Co., Ltd.
(Wholly owned subsidiary)
II. Strategic significance of the acquisition
1. Global medical robotics technology collaboration
Leveraging Intuitive Surgical’s technological strengths in robotic-assisted surgical systems, AI-assisted healthcare, and global medical technology, together with Renhe Medical’s presence in regional medical resources, smart healthcare, and industry ecosystems, the parties will jointly advance the development of next-generation intelligent medical technology.
2. Building an AI medical ecosystem
The parties plan to deepen cooperation in the following areas:
- AI-assisted diagnostic systems;
- Smart hospital solutions;
- Medical big data analytics platforms;
- Digital medical service systems;
- Global medical technology innovation cooperation.
3. Deepening the Asia-Pacific strategic layout
This strategic acquisition will further strengthen the parties’ market collaboration capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and accelerate the globalization of medical robotics, smart healthcare, and digital medical businesses.
III. Transaction structure and core terms
(1) Acquisition percentage
After completion of this transaction:
- Intuitive Surgical will hold 100% of Renhe Medical’s equity;
- Renhe Medical will become a wholly owned subsidiary within Intuitive Surgical’s global medical industry system;
- The original shareholders will complete the transfer of all equity.
(2) Transaction method
The transaction consideration is proposed to adopt internationally accepted capital market methods, including but not limited to:
- Cash consideration;
- Stock consideration;
- A combination of cash and stock;
- Other capital arrangements confirmed by both parties.
(3) Enterprise valuation and transaction price
In accordance with international M&A practices, the parties will engage international third-party professional institutions to conduct:
- Financial Due Diligence;
- Legal Due Diligence;
- Commercial Due Diligence;
- Business Valuation.
The final transaction price will be confirmed by both parties based on the independent valuation report, asset value, core technologies, intellectual property, market size, and future development potential.
IV. Acquisition advancement plan
This strategic acquisition is expected to proceed according to the following process:
Phase 1 (initiated)
Strategic cooperation confirmation, signing of a confidentiality agreement, and launch of a dedicated M&A working group.
Phase 2
Comprehensive due diligence by international accounting firms, law firms, and financial advisory teams.
Phase 3
Completion of business valuation and transaction structure design.
Phase 4
Signing of the final 100% Share Purchase Agreement.
Phase 5
Completion of regulatory approvals, equity closing, and global business integration.
V. Future global development strategy
After completion of the transaction, Renhe Medical will rely on Intuitive Surgical’s global medical technology platform to comprehensively upgrade in the following areas:
- Clinical applications of medical robotics;
- AI intelligent diagnosis and treatment technologies;
- Smart hospital construction;
- International medical cooperation networks;
- Asia-Pacific medical technology industry layout.
Through the integration of capital, technology, talent, and global market resources, the parties will jointly build an internationally leading next-generation intelligent medical ecosystem.
VI. Important risk notice
The strategic acquisition described in this announcement remains subject to completion of matters including but not limited to:
- Board and relevant internal approval procedures of both parties;
- Signing of final legal documents;
- Necessary government and regulatory approvals;
- Other transaction closing conditions.
There is uncertainty as to whether this transaction will ultimately be completed and when it will be completed.
Relevant information shall be subject to documents formally signed and legally disclosed by both parties in the future.
VII. Announcement issuer
Board of Directors of Renhe Medical Group Co., Ltd.
Publication date: June 12, 2026
Official Statement
Intuitive Surgical Strategic Acquisition of Renhe Medical
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