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Aurora Capital to Acquire Porex Corporation, Leader in Porous Plastic Materials Science
Date:9/21/2009

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Capital Group ("Aurora"), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with over $2.0 billion of assets under management, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with HLTH Corporation (Nasdaq: HLTH) to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Porex Corporation ("Porex" or the "Company"). The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.

Founded in 1961 and based in Fairburn, GA, Porex is the leading global developer, manufacturer and distributor of porous plastic products. The Company primarily serves the healthcare and surgical end markets, and also supports high-performance applications in the consumer and industrial sectors. Porex products serve filtration, venting, wicking, and diffusing functions in applications such as blood filters, catheter vents, fuel filters, writing instrument tips and consumable diagnostic tests. In addition, through its MEDPOR brand, Porex's surgical products are the first FDA-cleared porous plastic implants for use in craniofacial and orbital reconstructive surgery. Porex, which pioneered porous plastic technology over 40 years ago, is today widely recognized for its materials science expertise and proprietary designs which serve over 1,250 customers across more than 75 countries via operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

Gerald L. Parsky, Chairman of Aurora Capital Group, said, "We are delighted to partner with Porex, the leader in porous plastics. Aurora prides itself on its targeted approach to investing and Porex, with its strong market position, attractive growth opportunities and sustainable profitability, is an excellent fit with our acquisition criteria. I am confident that
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