Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab Acquires Stake in Boston Scientific

The Danish pension fund bought over 1.7 million shares of the medical device company in Q3 2025.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:24am

Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab, a Danish pension fund, acquired a new position in Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) during the third quarter of 2025. The firm bought 1,778,892 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $173,673,000. This represents a 0.12% ownership stake in Boston Scientific as of the fund's most recent SEC filing.

Why it matters

The acquisition of a significant stake in Boston Scientific by a major European pension fund highlights the continued investor interest in the medical device industry, particularly in leading companies like Boston Scientific that develop innovative cardiovascular, digestive, and other medical technologies.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab's new position in Boston Scientific makes up 2.7% of the fund's overall investment portfolio, making it the 11th largest holding. The purchase comes as Boston Scientific has faced some challenges, with its stock price dropping from a 52-week high of $109.50 to around $71 in recent trading.

  • Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab filed the 13F report disclosing the new Boston Scientific position in the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab

A Danish pension fund that manages retirement assets for Danish workers.

Boston Scientific Corporation

A global medical device company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts that develops and markets a wide range of cardiovascular, digestive, urologic, and other medical technologies.

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The takeaway

Danica Pension's investment in Boston Scientific reflects the continued appeal of the medical device industry to institutional investors, even as Boston Scientific's stock has faced some recent headwinds. The acquisition highlights the global reach and diversification of large pension funds like Danica as they seek out promising opportunities in the healthcare sector.