Siemens to exit healthcare space with Healthineers deconsolidation

Siemens has announced plans to ‘deconsolidate’ its remaining stake in Siemens Healthineers by transferring 30% of shares to Siemens shareholders. Siemens, whose stake had stood at 67%, will hand the shares over via a direct spin-off as ‘preferable option’. Deciding to deconsolidate the Healthineers business follows a thorough assessment and strategic review of how both companies can best realise their full potential, accelerate their respective transformations, and successfully tap into new areas of grow ...