KKR & Co. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Integer Holdings Corporation (ITGR) for $4.4 billion, announced on August 3, 2026. Integer is the target in this deal.
For existing holders, the agreement sets a clear acquisition price — shares typically trade close to the deal terms once an agreement is signed. Short sellers face a different dynamic. With 13.6% of ITGR's free float currently sold short, those positions are exposed to deal risk: if the transaction closes at the agreed price, shorts holding through completion must cover at that level. At a cost to borrow of just 0.52% and days-to-cover of 6.6, the borrow market is currently relaxed — availability is wide, meaning short sellers can maintain positions without significant carry cost, though any deal uncertainty could shift that quickly.
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