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Tandem Diabetes Care Successfully Acquires AMF Medical SA

Tandem Diabetes Care | January 24, 2023 | Read time : 02:00 min

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On January 23, 2023, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., a company specializing in diabetes technology, announced that it had successfully finished acquiring AMF Medical SA, a Switzerland-based medical equipment manufacturer that created the Sigi Patch Pump. Sigi Patch Pump is a rechargeable, ergonomic patch pump intended to lower the strain of managing diabetes by utilizing pre-filled insulin cartridges. It is currently under development and is not available for retail purchase.

John Sheridan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tandem Diabetes Care, said, "AMF Medical's compelling technology aligns well with our strategic vision to include a patch pump in Tandem's portfolio of differentiated offerings." He adds, "In addition to this innovative technology, the talented AMF team joining our Tandem family shares our commitment to simplify diabetes management and brings decades of experience from the diabetes device, life sciences, and watch-making industries."

(Source – Business Wire)

For this transaction, Tandem Diabetes Care received legal counsel from Baker & McKenzie LLP and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. AMF Medical relied on SVB Securities LLC as its sole financial advisor, while Homburger AG served as its exclusive legal advisor.

About Tandem Diabetes Care

Headquartered in San Diego (California), Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. is a medical device company aiming to better the lives of people with diabetes through endless innovation and a novel customer experience. The company employs a fresh and user-centric approach when it comes to developing, designing, and commercializing products for those who need to use insulin. As a result, Tandem Diabetes Care is creating a positive difference by assisting in creating better outcomes for people affected by diabetes and their healthcare providers.

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