Friday, July 27, 2007

Medtronic to acquire Kyphon

(Reuters) - PHILADELPHIA, July 27 - Medical technology company Medtronic Inc. said on Friday that it would acquire Kyphon Inc. for $3.9 billion to expand its spinal treatment business.



Medtronic will acquire all of medical device maker Kyphon's outstanding stock and pay about $71 per share in cash. The offer represents a 32 percent premium over Kyphon's closing price on Thursday, the company said.


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