Activist investor Politan Capital mentioned it received two seats on the board of the $6bn medical system firm Masimo on Thursday, the most recent twist in a gruelling two-year boardroom battle that ranks amongst one of many costliest in historical past.
Masimo’s founder and chief govt Joe Kiani and one other director misplaced their seats to 2 candidates put ahead by activist investor Quentin Koffey, in response to a preliminary vote depend by Politan’s advisers.
“Whereas every of us is impartial and brings our personal distinctive views, we’re united in our enthusiasm for Masimo’s future,” Politan’s 4 administrators, who now management a majority, mentioned in a press release.
Masimo declined to remark. Kiani, who based the medical system firm 35 years in the past, is more likely to step down as CEO.