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8-K - FORM 8-K - Covidien plc | d8k.htm |
EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE, DATED JULY 27, 2010 - Covidien plc | dex991.htm |
Exhibit 99.2
Covidien Completes Acquisition of Somanetics Corporation
DUBLIN, Ireland July 28, 2010 Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Somanetics Corporation for an aggregate consideration of approximately $250 million, net of cash and short-term investments acquired.
Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Covidien DE Corp., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Covidien, exercised its option to purchase newly issued shares from Somanetics at the tender offer price of $25.00 per share. Following the purchase, Covidien DE Corp. owned sufficient shares to effect a short-form merger with and into Somanetics, which then became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Covidien. Thereafter, Somanetics common shares ceased to be traded on the NASDAQ Global Market.
About Covidien
Covidien is a leading global healthcare products company that creates innovative medical solutions for better patient outcomes and delivers value through clinical leadership and excellence. Covidien manufactures, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines in three segments: Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies. With 2009 revenue of $10.7 billion, Covidien has 42,000 employees worldwide in more than 60 countries, and its products are sold in over 140 countries. Please visit www.covidien.com to learn more about our business.
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Eric Kraus |
Coleman Lannum, CFA | |
Senior Vice President |
Vice President | |
Corporate Communications |
Investor Relations | |
508-261-8305 |
508-452-4343 | |
eric.kraus@covidien.com |
cole.lannum@covidien.com | |
Bruce Farmer |
Brian Nameth | |
Vice President |
Director | |
Public Relations |
Investor Relations | |
508-452-4372 |
508-452-4363 | |
bruce.farmer@covidien.com |
brian.nameth@covidien.com |