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After a firm rejection of its buyout offer, Alere Inc. (NYSE:ALR) has started pleading to the sensibilities of Scottish competitor Axis-Sheild’s shareholders. This is not the first time the two firms have traded statements since Alere first offered its buyout in June.
Integra LifeSciences Completes Acquisition of Ascension Orthopedics
PLAINSBORO, N.J., Sep 26, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation IART -1.26% today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. (“Ascension.”) Ascension, based in Austin, Texas, develops and distributes a complementary range of implants for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, foot and ankle.
“The acquisition of Ascension expands our platform in the fast-growing extremities space and provides us with access to the $600 million shoulder market,” said Stuart Essig, Integra’s Chief Executive Officer.
Could the amicable deal between bitter rivals Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) over Michael Mahoney leaving J&J to helm BSX signal an upcoming acquisition?
Opinions are divided on Wall Street, with at least one analyst wondering if a deal could be in the works and others casting doubt on the speculation.
PLAINSBORO, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) and Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. (“Ascension”) today announced an agreement for Integra to acquire Ascension, a provider of high quality, innovative products for the foot, hand and shoulder markets, for approximately $65 million in cash, subject to adjustments. When combined with Integra’s legacy business, the products will represent approximately 45% of Integra’s Orthopedics revenues.
