Medtronic, a medical technology solutions provider, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Smith & Nephew’s gynaecology (GYN) business for a purchase consideration of $350m.
The acquisition will add GYN’s portfolio, which includes TRUCLEAR System, its critical medical technology platform for the removal of abnormal uterine tissue such as polyps and fibroids, to Medtronic. It will enable Medtronic to expand and strengthen its minimally-invasive surgical offerings.
Following the transaction, which is expected to be completed in August 2016, GYN’s business will become a part of Medtronic’s Surgical Solutions division.
Ondra Partners Ireland Limited and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP are the financial advisor and legal advisor respectively, for the transaction.
Grifols, S.A., a pharmaceutical and chemical company, has invested $50m in Singulex to acquire 20% stake in the company.
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