There are 8 article(s) tagged Wright Medical:

• July 2021

  • Stryker unveils name change after buying Wright Medical

    Stryker won’t say anything officially, but the medical device company has rebranded Wright Medical after purchasing its competitor last fall, including its location in Arlington.

    By Michael Waddell July 15, 2021

• May 2021

  • FedEx, Wright Medical seek waiver for tax-incentive obligations

    Companies receiving tax incentives from the EDGE Board are supposed to meet their commitments for the number of employees coming to the workplace. But because so many employees worked from home during the pandemic last year, some companies are seeking a waiver.

    By Tom Bailey May 14, 2021

• January 2021

  • Arlington High unveils workforce development STEM Hub

    New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.

    By Michael Waddell January 17, 2021

• August 2020

  • Stryker extends Wright Medical bid 4th time

    Medical device maker Stryker has extended its $5.4 billion offer to buy Wright Medical for a fourth time, to Sept. 30.

    By Wayne Risher August 28, 2020

• June 2020

  • Stryker extends bid for Wright Medical again

    Stryker has extended for a third time its tender offer to buy Memphis-grown medical device maker Wright Medical. The new deadline is Aug. 31.

    By Wayne Risher June 30, 2020

• April 2020

  • Stryker, Wright Medical closing in on deadline for $5.4B deal

    The clock is ticking on medical device maker Stryker's $30.75 a share offer to buy Memphis-grown Wright Medical and boost Stryker's position in the global orthopedic surgical products market.

    By Wayne Risher April 22, 2020

• November 2019

  • Industry observers evaluate impact of Stryker deal on Wright’s workforce

    Locally, experts say Wright's dominance and growth in the extremities market will make Stryker pause when considering major staffing cuts any time soon.

    By Jane Roberts November 10, 2019

  • Stryker to boost position in extremities with Wright Medical purchase

    Stryker has announced plans to acquire Wright Medical Group N.V. for $30.75 per share, or a total equity value of $4 billion.

    By Jane Roberts November 08, 2019