Novartis (NVS) Acquires Remaining Alcon (ACL) Shares for $168/Share

December 15, 2010 6:46 AM EST Send to a Friend
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Novartis (NYSE: NVS) agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Alcon, Inc. (NYSE: ACL) it doesn't currently own for $168 per share.

The merger consideration will be comprised of a combination of Novartis shares and, if necessary, a cash contingent value amount to result in a total value of $168 per share.

Upon completion of the merger, Alcon will become the second largest division within Novartis. CIBA VISION and select Novartis ophthalmic medicines will be integrated into Alcon, forming an organization with more than $8.7 billion in sales covering over 70 percent of the eye care segment.


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