Apollo Global Management is in discussions to acquire Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes orthopaedics business for around $20 billion.

UK · 2026-09-14

1. Step 1 · The triggerApollo enters talks to acquire DePuy Synthes from J&J, shifting ownership from a strategic healthcare conglomerate to private equity.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onApollo applies its operational and financial discipline, seeking to improve margins and cash flow at DePuy Synthes.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youDePuy Synthes initiates cost reviews and renegotiates supplier and distributor contracts, impacting terms for UK SMEs in its supply chain.

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Source: Private Equity Wire

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