Orthopedic company Symmetry Medical (NYSE:SMA) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Olsen Medical the terms of which were not disclosed.
Olsen manufactures single-use and reusable forceps, cords, electrosurgical pens/pencils, electrodes and accessories sold primarily in the U.S. and internationally through distributors.
"We have partnered with Olsen Medical for several years through our SSI subsidiary and know them to be innovative, with a strong brand name and market presence," said Symmetry president & CEO Thomas Sullivan, who called the acquisition "consistent with Symmetry’s strategy to complement our core business as a medical device supplier with growth in our direct hospital business through expanded products and territories that are consistent with our expertise and market segments."
The value of the acquisition hasn’t been announced, but it will be all cash, according to the press release. The deal should close by the end of next week.
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