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[8-K] Edwards Lifesciences Corp Reports Material Event

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Edwards Lifesciences (EW) filed an 8-K disclosing a material regulatory development. On 6 Aug 2025 the company issued a press release stating that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken action to block Edwardsâ€� proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc. The disclosure is furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and therefore is not deemed “filedâ€� for Exchange Act liability purposes. No financial statements or pro-forma figures accompany the filing; the only exhibit is the press release (Ex. 99.1).

The filing signals a potential halt to a transaction previously announced by Edwards, highlighting increased antitrust scrutiny in transcatheter heart-valve markets. The company did not provide additional commentary on next steps or financial impact within this 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) ha depositato un modulo 8-K comunicando un importante sviluppo normativo. Il 6 agosto 2025 la società ha pubblicato un comunicato stampa in cui si afferma che la Federal Trade Commission degli Stati Uniti ha preso provvedimenti per bloccare l'acquisizione proposta da Edwards di JenaValve Technology, Inc. La comunicazione è fornita ai sensi dell'Item 7.01 (Regolamento FD) e quindi non è considerata "depositata" ai fini della responsabilità secondo l'Exchange Act. Non sono stati allegati bilanci o dati pro-forma; l'unico allegato è il comunicato stampa (Ex. 99.1).

Il deposito indica un possibile arresto della transazione precedentemente annunciata da Edwards, evidenziando un aumento del controllo antitrust nei mercati delle valvole cardiache transcatetere. La società non ha fornito ulteriori commenti sui prossimi passi o sull'impatto finanziario in questo 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) presentó un formulario 8-K revelando un desarrollo regulatorio importante. El 6 de agosto de 2025, la empresa emitió un comunicado de prensa indicando que la Comisión Federal de Comercio de EE.UU. ha tomado medidas para bloquear la adquisición propuesta por Edwards de JenaValve Technology, Inc. La divulgación se realiza bajo el ítem 7.01 (Regulación FD) y, por lo tanto, no se considera "presentada" para efectos de responsabilidad bajo la Ley de Intercambio. No se acompañan estados financieros ni cifras pro-forma; el único anexo es el comunicado de prensa (Ex. 99.1).

La presentación señala una posible detención de una transacción previamente anunciada por Edwards, destacando un aumento en el escrutinio antimonopolio en los mercados de válvulas cardíacas transcatéter. La empresa no proporcionó comentarios adicionales sobre los próximos pasos o el impacto financiero en este 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences(EW)ëŠ� 중요í•� 규제 개발ì� 공시하는 8-Kë¥� 제출했습니다. 2025ë…� 8ì›� 6ì� 회사ëŠ� 미국 연방거래위ì›íš�(FTC)ê°€ Edwardsì� JenaValve Technology, Inc. ì¸ìˆ˜ 제안ì� 차단하는 조치ë¥� 취했ë‹�ê³� 발표하는 ë³´ë„ìžë£Œë¥� ë°°í¬í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ì� 공시ëŠ� 항목 7.01(규제 FD)ì—� ë”°ë¼ ì œê³µë˜ë©°, ë”°ë¼ì„� ì¦ê¶Œê±°ëž˜ë²•ìƒ ì±…ìž„ 목ì ì� "제출"ë¡� 간주ë˜ì§€ 않습니다. 재무제표ë‚� 프로í¬ë¥´ë§� 수치ëŠ� 첨부ë˜ì§€ 않았으며, 유ì¼í•� ë¶€ì†� 문서ëŠ� ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(Ex. 99.1)입니ë‹�.

ì� ì œì¶œì€ Edwardsê°€ ì´ì „ì—� 발표í•� 거래가 중단ë� 가능성ì� 나타내며, 경피ì � 심장 íŒë§‰ 시장ì—서ì� ë°˜ë…ì � 심사가 ê°•í™”ë˜ê³  있ìŒì� ë³´ì—¬ì¤ë‹ˆë‹�. 회사ëŠ� ì� 8-K ë‚´ì—ì„� 향후 조치ë‚� 재무ì � ì˜í–¥ì—� 대í•� 추가 언급하지 않았습니ë‹�.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) a déposé un formulaire 8-K divulguant un développement réglementaire important. Le 6 août 2025, la société a publié un communiqué de presse indiquant que la Federal Trade Commission des États-Unis a pris des mesures pour bloquer l'acquisition proposée par Edwards de JenaValve Technology, Inc. Cette divulgation est fournie en vertu de l'Item 7.01 (Réglementation FD) et n'est donc pas considérée comme "déposée" aux fins de responsabilité en vertu de l'Exchange Act. Aucun état financier ni chiffre pro forma n'accompagne le dépôt ; la seule pièce jointe est le communiqué de presse (Ex. 99.1).

Ce dépôt signale un éventuel arrêt d'une transaction précédemment annoncée par Edwards, mettant en lumière un renforcement du contrôle antitrust sur les marchés des valves cardiaques transcatheter. La société n'a pas fourni de commentaires supplémentaires sur les prochaines étapes ou l'impact financier dans ce 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) hat ein 8-K-Formular eingereicht, in dem eine wesentliche regulatorische Entwicklung offengelegt wird. Am 6. August 2025 gab das Unternehmen eine Pressemitteilung heraus, in der mitgeteilt wurde, dass die US-amerikanische Federal Trade Commission Maßnahmen ergriffen hat, um Edwards� geplante Übernahme von JenaValve Technology, Inc. zu blockieren. Die Offenlegung erfolgt gemäß Punkt 7.01 (Regulation FD) und gilt daher nicht als "eingereicht" im Sinne der Haftung nach dem Exchange Act. Es wurden keine Finanzberichte oder Pro-forma-Zahlen beigefügt; die einzige Anlage ist die Pressemitteilung (Ex. 99.1).

Die Einreichung deutet auf eine mögliche Unterbrechung der zuvor von Edwards angekündigten Transaktion hin und unterstreicht die verstärkte kartellrechtliche Prüfung im Bereich der transkatheter Herzklappenmärkte. Das Unternehmen gab in diesem 8-K keine weiteren Kommentare zu den nächsten Schritten oder finanziellen Auswirkungen ab.

Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • FTC action blocks the proposed JenaValve acquisition, introducing deal uncertainty, legal expense, and potential loss of anticipated growth synergies.

Insights

TL;DR: FTC move materially complicates Edwards� strategic acquisition plan.

The FTC’s intervention creates immediate deal uncertainty and could nullify anticipated technology synergies from JenaValve. While the 8-K lacks transaction value details, blocking actions typically extend timelines, raise legal costs and may force divestitures or abandonment. Investors should monitor Edwards� response and potential litigation or negotiated remedies. Given the strategic nature of structural heart assets, the FTC’s stance represents a noteworthy setback.

TL;DR: Regulatory risk materialized; headline-negative, earnings neutral for now.

The filing confirms a concrete antitrust barrier but leaves financial guidance untouched. Because no earnings metrics are revised, immediate P&L impact is limited; however, deferred growth optionality from the acquisition could weigh on valuation multiples. The absence of a clear contingency plan elevates execution risk. Overall impact is negative until resolution clarity emerges.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) ha depositato un modulo 8-K comunicando un importante sviluppo normativo. Il 6 agosto 2025 la società ha pubblicato un comunicato stampa in cui si afferma che la Federal Trade Commission degli Stati Uniti ha preso provvedimenti per bloccare l'acquisizione proposta da Edwards di JenaValve Technology, Inc. La comunicazione è fornita ai sensi dell'Item 7.01 (Regolamento FD) e quindi non è considerata "depositata" ai fini della responsabilità secondo l'Exchange Act. Non sono stati allegati bilanci o dati pro-forma; l'unico allegato è il comunicato stampa (Ex. 99.1).

Il deposito indica un possibile arresto della transazione precedentemente annunciata da Edwards, evidenziando un aumento del controllo antitrust nei mercati delle valvole cardiache transcatetere. La società non ha fornito ulteriori commenti sui prossimi passi o sull'impatto finanziario in questo 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) presentó un formulario 8-K revelando un desarrollo regulatorio importante. El 6 de agosto de 2025, la empresa emitió un comunicado de prensa indicando que la Comisión Federal de Comercio de EE.UU. ha tomado medidas para bloquear la adquisición propuesta por Edwards de JenaValve Technology, Inc. La divulgación se realiza bajo el ítem 7.01 (Regulación FD) y, por lo tanto, no se considera "presentada" para efectos de responsabilidad bajo la Ley de Intercambio. No se acompañan estados financieros ni cifras pro-forma; el único anexo es el comunicado de prensa (Ex. 99.1).

La presentación señala una posible detención de una transacción previamente anunciada por Edwards, destacando un aumento en el escrutinio antimonopolio en los mercados de válvulas cardíacas transcatéter. La empresa no proporcionó comentarios adicionales sobre los próximos pasos o el impacto financiero en este 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences(EW)ëŠ� 중요í•� 규제 개발ì� 공시하는 8-Kë¥� 제출했습니다. 2025ë…� 8ì›� 6ì� 회사ëŠ� 미국 연방거래위ì›íš�(FTC)ê°€ Edwardsì� JenaValve Technology, Inc. ì¸ìˆ˜ 제안ì� 차단하는 조치ë¥� 취했ë‹�ê³� 발표하는 ë³´ë„ìžë£Œë¥� ë°°í¬í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ì� 공시ëŠ� 항목 7.01(규제 FD)ì—� ë”°ë¼ ì œê³µë˜ë©°, ë”°ë¼ì„� ì¦ê¶Œê±°ëž˜ë²•ìƒ ì±…ìž„ 목ì ì� "제출"ë¡� 간주ë˜ì§€ 않습니다. 재무제표ë‚� 프로í¬ë¥´ë§� 수치ëŠ� 첨부ë˜ì§€ 않았으며, 유ì¼í•� ë¶€ì†� 문서ëŠ� ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(Ex. 99.1)입니ë‹�.

ì� ì œì¶œì€ Edwardsê°€ ì´ì „ì—� 발표í•� 거래가 중단ë� 가능성ì� 나타내며, 경피ì � 심장 íŒë§‰ 시장ì—서ì� ë°˜ë…ì � 심사가 ê°•í™”ë˜ê³  있ìŒì� ë³´ì—¬ì¤ë‹ˆë‹�. 회사ëŠ� ì� 8-K ë‚´ì—ì„� 향후 조치ë‚� 재무ì � ì˜í–¥ì—� 대í•� 추가 언급하지 않았습니ë‹�.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) a déposé un formulaire 8-K divulguant un développement réglementaire important. Le 6 août 2025, la société a publié un communiqué de presse indiquant que la Federal Trade Commission des États-Unis a pris des mesures pour bloquer l'acquisition proposée par Edwards de JenaValve Technology, Inc. Cette divulgation est fournie en vertu de l'Item 7.01 (Réglementation FD) et n'est donc pas considérée comme "déposée" aux fins de responsabilité en vertu de l'Exchange Act. Aucun état financier ni chiffre pro forma n'accompagne le dépôt ; la seule pièce jointe est le communiqué de presse (Ex. 99.1).

Ce dépôt signale un éventuel arrêt d'une transaction précédemment annoncée par Edwards, mettant en lumière un renforcement du contrôle antitrust sur les marchés des valves cardiaques transcatheter. La société n'a pas fourni de commentaires supplémentaires sur les prochaines étapes ou l'impact financier dans ce 8-K.

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) hat ein 8-K-Formular eingereicht, in dem eine wesentliche regulatorische Entwicklung offengelegt wird. Am 6. August 2025 gab das Unternehmen eine Pressemitteilung heraus, in der mitgeteilt wurde, dass die US-amerikanische Federal Trade Commission Maßnahmen ergriffen hat, um Edwards� geplante Übernahme von JenaValve Technology, Inc. zu blockieren. Die Offenlegung erfolgt gemäß Punkt 7.01 (Regulation FD) und gilt daher nicht als "eingereicht" im Sinne der Haftung nach dem Exchange Act. Es wurden keine Finanzberichte oder Pro-forma-Zahlen beigefügt; die einzige Anlage ist die Pressemitteilung (Ex. 99.1).

Die Einreichung deutet auf eine mögliche Unterbrechung der zuvor von Edwards angekündigten Transaktion hin und unterstreicht die verstärkte kartellrechtliche Prüfung im Bereich der transkatheter Herzklappenmärkte. Das Unternehmen gab in diesem 8-K keine weiteren Kommentare zu den nächsten Schritten oder finanziellen Auswirkungen ab.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2025
 
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-15525 36-4316614
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (Commission
file number)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

One Edwards Way
Irvine, California 92614
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(949) 250-2500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per shareEWNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 6, 2025, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has moved to block the Company’s proposed acquisition of JenaValve Technology, Inc.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, dated as of August 6, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).




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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
By:/s/ Mark D. Peterson
Mark D. Peterson
Date: August 6, 2025Corporate Vice President, General Counsel

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Exhibit Index
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
Press Release of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, dated as of August 6, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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FAQ

What did Edwards Lifesciences (EW) disclose in its 8-K filed on August 6 2025?

The company reported that the U.S. FTC has moved to block its planned acquisition of JenaValve Technology.

Does the 8-K include any financial statements or updated guidance?

No. The filing is limited to a Regulation FD disclosure and contains no financial data or guidance revisions.

Which exhibit accompanies the 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.1 is the full press release dated August 6 2025 announcing the FTC action.

Is the information deemed filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act?

No. Per General Instruction B.2, the Item 7.01 information is furnished, not filed.

What securities does Edwards Lifesciences list on the NYSE?

The company lists its Common Stock, par value $1.00, under the ticker EW.
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