MiniMed announces launch of IPO roadshow

Rhea-AI Summary

MiniMed Group (proposed Nasdaq: MMED) launched its IPO roadshow on Feb 24, 2026, offering 28,000,000 shares with an expected price range of $25.00–$28.00 per share and a 30-day over-allotment option for 4,200,000 shares.

Upon completion Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) would retain approximately 90.03% ownership (or 88.70% if the over-allotment is exercised). Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes, repay intercompany debt, and provide additional consideration to Medtronic. A Form S-1 has been filed but is not yet effective.

Positive

• 28,000,000 shares offered in IPO
• IPO price range set at $25.00–$28.00 per share
• Medtronic to retain majority stake at ~90.03% post-IPO
• 30-day over-allotment option for 4,200,000 shares

Negative

• Estimated public float implied at only ~9.97%, limiting liquidity
• Registration statement not yet effective, offering subject to completion
• Proceeds may be used to repay intercompany debt rather than growth investments

Key Figures

IPO primary shares: 28,000,000 shares IPO price floor: $25.00 per share IPO price cap: $28.00 per share +4 more

7 metrics

IPO primary shares 28,000,000 shares MiniMed common stock offered in IPO

IPO price floor $25.00 per share Lower end of expected IPO price range

IPO price cap $28.00 per share Upper end of expected IPO price range

Underwriters’ option shares 4,200,000 shares 30-day over-allotment option at IPO price

Medtronic stake post-IPO 90.03% Ownership if over-allotment not exercised

Medtronic stake with option 88.70% Ownership if over-allotment option exercised in full

Option period 30 days Underwriters’ over-allotment option duration

Market Reality Check

Price: $96.75 Vol: Volume 5,930,507 is at 0....

low vol

$96.75 Last Close

Volume Volume 5,930,507 is at 0.64x the 20-day average of 9,337,948 shares. low

Technical Shares at 98.61, trading above the 200-day MA of 93.74 and 7.26% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

Medtronic gained 1.81% pre-news, while close peers like SYK, BSX, EW and ZBH als...

1 Down

Medtronic gained 1.81% pre-news, while close peers like SYK, BSX, EW and ZBH also traded modestly higher and PHG was roughly flat. Momentum scanner only flagged PEN moving down, supporting a stock-specific narrative around the MiniMed IPO rather than a broad sector rotation.

Previous IPO Reports

1 past event · Latest: 2025-12-19 (Neutral)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
2025-12-19	MiniMed IPO filing	Neutral	-0.9%	Filed Form S-1 for MiniMed IPO and outlined planned Nasdaq listing.

Pattern Detected

Past IPO-related news for MiniMed saw a mild negative reaction in Medtronic shares despite neutral strategic content.

Recent Company History

Recent news for Medtronic (MDT) has focused on strong earnings, robotic surgery launches and regulatory clearances, alongside the structural separation of its Diabetes business. A prior Dec. 19, 2025 IPO filing for MiniMed (Form S-1) led to a -0.93% move, suggesting slightly cautious trading on separation headlines. Today’s IPO roadshow announcement continues that process, updating terms such as share count, price range and Medtronic’s retained stake.

Historical Comparison

-0.9% avg move · In the past year MDT had 1 IPO-tagged MiniMed update with an average move of -0.93%. This roadshow l...

IPO

-0.9%

Average Historical Move IPO

In the past year MDT had 1 IPO-tagged MiniMed update with an average move of -0.93%. This roadshow launch extends that same separation storyline.

The MiniMed Diabetes business has progressed from filing a Form S-1 for an IPO to launching a formal IPO roadshow, specifying share count, price range and expected Nasdaq listing under MMED.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement advances Medtronic’s plan to separate its Diabetes business by launching the MiniM...

Analysis

This announcement advances Medtronic’s plan to separate its Diabetes business by launching the MiniMed IPO roadshow, detailing 28,000,000 shares offered and an expected price range of $25–$28. A prior IPO-related MiniMed update led to a -0.93% move, showing measured reactions so far. Investors may focus on finalized pricing, underwriter option exercise, Medtronic’s resulting 90.03–88.70% stake, and how future disclosures frame the financial impact of the separation.

Key Terms

initial public offering, IPO, roadshow, Nasdaq Global Select Market, +2 more

6 terms

initial public offering financial

"has launched a roadshow for the initial public offering (IPO) of 28,000,000 shares"

An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.

IPO financial

"has launched a roadshow for the initial public offering (IPO) of 28,000,000 shares"

An initial public offering (IPO) is the process by which a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time, making its ownership available on the stock market. This allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors to fund growth or other goals. For investors, an IPO offers a chance to buy into a company early in its public journey, potentially benefiting if the company grows in value.

roadshow financial

"today announced that it has launched a roadshow for the initial public offering"

A roadshow is a series of presentations and meetings where a company's executives travel to meet potential investors and explain the business, strategy, and financial outlook before a stock offering or major fundraising. It matters to investors because it gives direct access to management’s plans and tone, helps gauge demand and pricing for the shares, and can reveal confidence or concerns that affect how much and at what price people are willing to invest—like watching a product demo before deciding to buy.

Nasdaq Global Select Market financial

"expects to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq)"

A Nasdaq Global Select Market listing is the highest tier of stocks on the Nasdaq exchange, reserved for companies that meet the strictest financial, reporting and governance standards. For investors, it acts like a premium quality label—signaling larger, more transparent and better-governed companies that tend to offer greater liquidity and lower perceived risk compared with lower-tier listings, making it easier to buy, sell and evaluate shares.

Form S-1 regulatory

"A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed"

A Form S-1 is the registration filing a company submits to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it plans to offer stock to the public, most commonly for an initial public offering. Think of it as the company’s full disclosure packet or blueprint: it contains audited financials, business description, management background, risk factors and details of the offering, giving investors the information needed to judge the company’s financial health and potential risks before buying shares.

prospectus regulatory

"The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus."

A prospectus is a detailed document that explains a company's plans for offering new shares or investments to the public. It’s important because it provides potential investors with key information about the company’s business, risks, and how they might make money, helping them decide whether to invest. Think of it as a guidebook for understanding what you're buying into.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

GALWAY, Ireland, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MiniMed Group, Inc. (MiniMed), a subsidiary of Medtronic plc (Medtronic) (NYSE: MDT), today announced that it has launched a roadshow for the initial public offering (IPO) of 28,000,000 shares of its common stock. The proposed offering is part of Medtronic's previously announced plan to separate its Diabetes business into an independent public company.

The IPO price is currently expected to be between $25.00 and $28.00 per share. The underwriters will also be granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 4,200,000 shares at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. MiniMed expects to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq) under the symbol "MMED."

Upon completion of the IPO, Medtronic will hold approximately 90.03% of MiniMed (or 88.70% if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option in full). MiniMed intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes. The remainder, if any, will be used to repay intercompany debt owed to Medtronic and as additional consideration to Medtronic for certain assets transferred to MiniMed in the separation. 

A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations, or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. References to Medtronic plc and MiniMed Group, Inc., herein may refer to their subsidiaries, respectively.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are acting as the active bookrunners for the proposed offering. Barclays, Deutsche Bank Securities, Mizuho, Wells Fargo Securities, Evercore ISI and Piper Sandler & Co. are also acting as joint book running managers and BTIG and William Blair & Company, L.L.C. are acting as co-managers. The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the proposed IPO may be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at +1-866-471-2526, by facsimile at +1-212-902-9316 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; BofA Securities, NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Services, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, telephone at +1-800-831-9146; and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014 or by email at prospectus@morganstanley.com.

About MiniMed
MiniMed is a global leader in insulin delivery, constantly advancing therapies that support people with diabetes in more than 80 countries. Our full-stack, integrated ecosystem, including our insulin delivery systems, CGMs, algorithms, and easy-to-use app experience, is designed to work seamlessly together, supported by white-glove, wrap-around service. For over 40 years, we've pioneered therapies people can rely on by anticipating needs, reducing burden, and helping make life with diabetes easier. Our mission is to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, including risks related to Medtronic's ability to satisfy the necessary conditions to consummate the separation of its Diabetes business on a timely basis or at all, Medtronic's ability to successfully separate its Diabetes business and realize the anticipated benefits from the separation (including consummating the transaction on a basis that is generally tax-free to shareholders), MiniMed's ability to succeed as a standalone publicly traded company, competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of medical products, government regulation, geopolitical conflicts, changing global trade policies, general economic conditions, and other risks and uncertainties described in the company's periodic reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K of the company. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words or expressions, such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "looking ahead," "may," "plan," "possible," "potential," "project," "should," "going to," "will," and similar words or expressions, the negative or plural of such words or expressions and other comparable terminology. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Medtronic does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements or any of the information contained in this press release, including to reflect future events or circumstances. While a split-off is the company's current preferred separation structure, a final decision has not been reached at this time. The separation is expected to occur through a series of capital markets transactions, which may include a spin-off, split-off, offering, or combination thereof, of the company's remaining shareholding in MiniMed. 

MiniMed Contacts
Janet Cho
Public Relations
+1-818-403-7028

Ryan Weispfenning
Investor Relations
+1-763-505-4626 

Medtronic Contacts
Justin Paquette
Public Relations
+1-612-271-7935

Ingrid Goldberg
Investor Relations
+1-763-505-2696

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FAQ

How many shares is MiniMed (MMED) offering in the Feb 24, 2026 IPO roadshow?

MiniMed is offering 28,000,000 shares in the proposed IPO. According to MiniMed, underwriters also have a 30-day option to buy up to 4,200,000 additional shares at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

What is the expected IPO price range for MiniMed (MMED) announced Feb 24, 2026?

The IPO price range is currently expected to be $25.00 to $28.00 per share. According to MiniMed, final pricing will be set after the roadshow and once the registration statement becomes effective.

What stake will Medtronic (MDT) hold in MiniMed after the IPO?

Medtronic is expected to hold approximately 90.03% of MiniMed after the IPO. According to MiniMed, that stake would be about 88.70% if the underwriters exercise the over-allotment option in full.

Where will MiniMed (MMED) list its shares and what is the ticker symbol?

MiniMed expects to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker MMED. According to MiniMed, the listing will proceed if the registration statement becomes effective and the offering is completed.

How does MiniMed plan to use proceeds from the proposed MMED IPO?

MiniMed intends to use a portion of net proceeds for general corporate purposes. According to MiniMed, any remainder will repay intercompany debt owed to Medtronic and serve as additional consideration for transferred assets.