Mergers & Acquisitions



St. Jude Medical Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire EP Medsystems Inc.

St. Jude Medical Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire EP Medsystems Inc. for $91.22 million on April 8, 2008.

Fresenius SE is in talks to acquire Sorin's Renal Care unit...

Fresenius SE is in talks to acquire Sorin's Renal Care unit, Financial Times Deutschland reported, citing no sources. The paper added that Fresenius is consulted by investment bank Societe Generale in the talks, while Sorin is advised by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. entered into a sale and purchase agreement to acquire Amgen K.K. from Amgen, Inc. on February 1, 2008. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Under the terms of the agreement, Takeda will pay to Amgen the net asset value of Amgen K.K. as of the closing date, which shall exclude certain assets to be transferred out of Amgen K.K. The purchase is expected to close on or before March 31, 2008.

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.  signed a letter of intent to acquire 51% stake in Pathogen Removal and Diagnostic Technologies Inc. from American Red Cross. The terms of the letter of intent provide for an ongoing royalty stream to American Red Cross based on income derived from Pathogen Removal and Diagnostic Technologies.

Fresenius SE

Fresenius SE is in talks to acquire Sorin's Renal Care unit, Financial Times Deutschland reported, citing no sources. The paper added that Fresenius is consulted by investment bank Societe Generale in the talks, while Sorin is advised by Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

The TriZetto Group, Inc.

The TriZetto Group, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired and taken private by funds advised by

Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance Communications, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire

McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire McQueary Bros Drug Company for approximately $190 million on April 8, 2008.

Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, Inc

Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, Inc. signing of a definitive agreement to acquire McKesson Medication Management, LLC from McKesson Corp.

Anywhere MD, Inc

Anywhere MD, Inc. signed a letter of intent to acquire all of the outstanding shares of American Interactive Media Inc. on April 10, 2008.

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