# Karl Storz enters talks to acquire Asensus Surgical

Karl Storz has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Asensus Surgical, a surgical robot maker, for 35 cents per share in cash. The deal includes a bridge loan of up to $20 million.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-04-03
- Where: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: Senhance surgical robot platform, Intelligent Surgical Unit
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Karl Storz](https://endata.com/companies/38916.md) (acquirer)
- [Asensus Surgical](https://endata.com/companies/68616.md) (target)

## Sources

- [massdevice.com](https://www.massdevice.com/karl-storz-enters-talks-acquire-asensus-surgical/), 2024-04-03: "Entry into the letter of intent follows an extensive period of consideration of strategic alternatives."

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