Boston Scientific faces pivotal test after victory in fight for Guidant
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Boston Scientific Corp. of the United States is to purchase Guidant Corp. also of the United States for $27 billion. The medical equipment conglomerate is to become the leading manufacturer of cardiac devices. Boston Scientific Corp.'s winning bid of $80 per share beat out rival Johnson and Johnson's bid of $71 per share.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Eye-care giants may buy their way into laser surgery
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Alcon Laboratories, a division of Nestle SA, will acquire Waltham, Mass.-based Summit Autonomous Inc. for $893 million at $19 (20.39 euros) a share. Summit is in the ophthalmic laser-system business.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Boston Scientific nears deal to take over Israeli partner
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Boston Scientific Corp. is close to reaching an agreement that will allow it to acquire Medinol Ltd. of Israel. Medinol is Boston Scientific's stent manufacturing partner.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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