Dexcom Kiboshes Insulet Merger Rumors

Bloomberg reported on 23 May that Dexcom is considering acquiring Insulet to become a diabetes tech giant. Dexcom said on 31 May that it is not in “active discussions” about a merger with anyone right now.

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Dexcom is denying rumors that it is looking for a merger partner.

“Dexcom is not in active discussions regarding a merger transaction at this time,” the company said in a 31 May...

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