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Apollo in talks to buy J&J DePuy Synthes for $20B

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  • Apollo Global Management is in talks to acquire Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit.
  • The deal could value DePuy Synthes at roughly $20 billion.
  • DePuy Synthes reported $9.3 billion in sales for 2025.
  • J&J CFO Joe Wolk said the company is evaluating separation options and aims for a mid-2027 spin-off.
  • Apollo shares rose 0.8% to $128.98 after the acquisition talks began.