iRhythm clears key US antitrust hurdle in Vital deal
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iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (IRTC) reports a key regulatory milestone for its pending acquisition of Vital Connect, Inc. The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 18, 2026, removing a principal U.S. antitrust clearance hurdle for the deal.
Under the Agreement and Plan of Merger, a wholly owned iRhythm subsidiary will merge with and into Vital Connect, with Vital Connect surviving as a direct wholly owned subsidiary of that subsidiary and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of iRhythm. The acquisition is currently anticipated to close in early October 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. The disclosure is furnished under Regulation FD and accompanied by forward-looking statement cautions.
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 regulatory
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