On August 5th, 2026, iRhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRTC) executed a definitive merger agreement to acquire privately held Vital Connect, Inc. for an aggregate transaction value of approximately $287.5 million. The transaction consideration comprises $237.5 million in cash, funded directly from iRhythm's existing balance sheet, alongside $50.0 million in iRhythm common stock. To maintain operational continuity and support VitalConnect’s working capital requirements through t