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Stryker Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Neurovascular Division of Boston Scientific for $1.5 Billion
Date:10/28/2010

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the Neurovascular division of Boston Scientific in an all cash transaction for $1.5 billion, which includes $100 million of milestone payments. The purchase price also reflects consideration for the present value of the future tax benefit for Stryker based on the asset purchase structure of the transaction. Boston Scientific Neurovascular is a global leader in the approximately $900 million worldwide neurovascular market, which includes products used for the minimally invasive treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. With sales in 2009 of $348 million, Boston Scientific Neurovascular provides patients and physicians with the broadest offering of devices for the treatment of neurovascular disease, including detachable coils, stents, microcatheters and guidewires.

Under the terms of the agreement, Boston Scientific will receive $1.4 billion at closing with additional consideration of up to $100 million payable upon specified milestone events, including the commercialization of the next generation of Target™ detachable coils used to treat hemorrhagic stroke, and the transfer of specific manufacturing facilities related to the Neurovascular operation to Stryker, which is anticipated to occur over a 24-month period following the closing.

The closing of the transaction is subject to expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, similar requirements in other countries, and other customary closing conditions.

"The acquisition of Boston Scientific Neurovascular is an important strategic move as it positions us as a leader in the highly attractive neurovascular space, which we believe is well positioned to remain one of the fastest growing and m
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