Integer stockholders approve KKR acquisition proposal
PLANO, Texas, October 21, 2026 - Integer Holdings Corporation stockholders voted to approve the proposed acquisition of the company by Armstrong Parent, Inc., a KKR entity, at a special meeting held on October 21, 2026. The vote confirms the terms of the Merger Agreement dated August 2, 2026, which outlines the transaction structure for the sale of the medical device contract development and manufacturing organization.
PLANO, Texas, October 21, 2026 - Integer Holdings Corporation stockholders voted to approve the proposed acquisition of the company by Armstrong Parent, Inc., a KKR entity, at a special meeting held on October 21, 2026. The vote confirms the terms of the Merger Agreement dated August 2, 2026, which outlines the transaction structure for the sale of the medical device contract development and manufacturing organization.
Approximately 99.95% of the shares voted on the first proposal were cast in favor, representing approximately 76.66% of the total outstanding shares of Integer common stock as of the September 8, 2026, record date. This proposal specifically addressed the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the merger itself. The second proposal, which concerned the compensation payable to named executive officers in connection with the transaction, was also approved by a majority of the votes cast at the meeting. The compensation approval was advisory and non-binding.
Integer Holdings Corporation, listed on the NYSE under the ticker ITGR, operates as a contract development and manufacturing organization serving the cardio and vascular, neuromodulation, and cardiac rhythm management markets. The company’s brands include Greatbatch Medical and Lake Region Medical. The deal is expected to be finalized before 2027 concludes, provided that standard requirements listed in the merger contract are met or waived, including necessary regulatory clearances.
The company stated it will provide a full report of the voting results in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The announcement was issued by Integer Holdings Corporation and Armstrong Parent, Inc., identifying the latter as the parent entity in the proposed acquisition. The Merger Agreement remains the governing document for the transaction details, including the specific terms for executive compensation that received stockholder approval. The closing timeline is contingent on regulatory clearance and other standard conditions outlined in the agreement signed in August.