Cardiovascular Disease, Mergers & Acquisitions
Pfizer, Inc.
Pfizer, Inc. entered into an agreement and plan of merger to acquire Encysive Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $190.26 million in cash on February 20, 2008.
Datascope Corp.
Datascope Corp. acquired Peripheral Stent Business from Sorin SpA on June 11, 2008.
C. R. Bard, Inc.signed a definitive agreement to acquire Specialized Health Products International Inc.
AngioDynamics Inc. signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire Diomed Limited
AngioDynamics Inc. (NasdaqNM: ANGO) signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare agreed to acquire Rush North Shore Medical Center on May 14, 2008. Financial terms and specific details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Gores Technology Group, LLC
Gores Technology Group, LLC has shown interest in either forming an alliance or acquiring Agfa-Gevaert. Gores is particularly interested in the healthcare division, according to an interview with Trends.
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.
St. Jude Medical Inc.
St. Jude Medical Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire EP Medsystems Inc. for $91.22 million on April 8, 2008.
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.
