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OMI

Healthcare

1mo

Owens & Minor is in the final stages of divesting its Products & Healthcare Services segment, classified as discontinued operations.
The sale aims to enable the company to focus solely on its higher-margin, higher-growth Patient Direct segment.
Management expects the divestiture to be completed soon, with proceeds fully allocated to debt reduction.
This strategic move is driven by a desire to concentrate on the home-based care market, which is supported by demographic and macroeconomic trends.

PINC

Healthcare

Premier announced the acquisition of IllumiCare in June, a move that significantly boosts its real-time insights and AI capabilities at the point of care.
IllumiCare is expected to generate $8-10 million in revenue in fiscal year 2026 with breakeven on EBITDA, adding a new growth engine.
The acquisition complements Premier's existing clinical decision support offerings and expands its addressable market amid mounting pressure on providers to improve clinical and financial performance.
Management highlighted the $100 savings per inpatient discharge as a key value proposition of IllumiCare, emphasizing its potential to deliver measurable impact.

HQY

Healthcare

The recent budget bill passed in July significantly expanded HSA eligibility, potentially adding 3-4 million new households to the market.
Legislative changes now allow ACA exchange plans, including bronze and catastrophic plans, to be coupled with HSAs starting January 2026.
Management highlighted that this is the largest HSA expansion in over twenty years, creating a substantial growth opportunity.
The company is investing in redesigned enrollment experiences and targeted marketing to capitalize on the expanded access and drive adoption.

MDT

Healthcare

Medtronic announced a new strategic focus on higher growth areas, including M&A, portfolio optimization, and increased R&D investments, aiming for sustained outsized earnings growth.
The company has appointed two new independent board members with deep med tech experience to support its growth and operational strategies.
New governance committees focused on growth and operational efficiency have been established to support management and accelerate strategic initiatives.
Management emphasized a shift towards more aggressive capital allocation and portfolio reorientation to unlock value and drive higher growth.
The upcoming Investor Day in mid-2026 will detail the new long-term financial targets and strategic outlook, signaling a significant strategic reset.