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Advanced Medical Optics buys Visx for $1.26bn
03 Dec 2004
Executive Summary
To create a leading ophthalmics company, Advanced Medical Optics (ophthalmic products and contact lenses) has agreed to acquire Visx (laser vision correction systems) for about $1.26bn, which consists of $1.08bn in stock (a 54% premium to Visx's 10-day market average) and $173.6mm in cash.
Deal Industry
- Medical Devices
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Medical Devices
- Laser
Deal Status
- Final
Deal Type
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Acquisition
- Full Acquisition
- Includes Contract
- Payment Includes Cash
- Payment Includes Stock
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