Medtronic Reportedly in Merger Talks with Covidien

by Charles Gross, Benzinga Editor

June 14, 2014 4:56 PM | 15 seconds read | Make a Comment

Medical-device maker Medtronic

MDT

is reportedly in advanced merger talks with rival Covidien

COV

, according to sources, as reported by the

Wall Street Journal

. The deal, which is said to be valued at $45-$50 billion, could be announced on Monday.

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