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Covidien buys Vnus Medical Technologies for $470mm cash
14 May 2009
Executive Summary
Covidien has acquired Vnus Medical Technologies, a company that markets minimally invasive devices to treat venous reflux disease, for $29 in cash per share (a 34% premium), or a total of about $470mm (more than four times its 2008 sales). It will become part of Covidien's medical devices unit.
Deal Industry
- Medical Devices
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Medical Devices
- Radiofrequency Devices
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Surgical Equipment & Devices
- Minimally or Less Invasive
Deal Status
- Final
Deal Type
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Acquisition
- Full Acquisition
- Payment Includes Cash
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