Thursday, April 20, 2006

FTC Requires Asset Divestitures Before Allowing Boston Scientific�s $27 Billion Acquisition of Guidant Corporation

FTC Requires Asset Divestitures Before Allowing Boston Scientific�s $27 Billion Acquisition of Guidant Corporation: "The Federal Trade Commission today announced a consent agreement that will protect competition and consumers in several significant medical device markets affected by Boston Scientific�s proposed $27 billion acquisition of the Guidant Corporation (Guidant). The agreement will allow the transaction to proceed, provided the parties comply fully with its terms"

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