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Virtual Radiologic (VRAD), NightHawk (NHWK) to Merge in $170M Deal

September 27, 2010 8:14 AM EDT
Virtual Radiologic (Nasdaq: VRAD) and NightHawk Radiology (Nasdaq: NHWK) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which VRAD will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of NightHawk for $6.50 per share in cash. The offer price represents a premium of 100% over NightHawk's last closing stock price of $3.25 per share. The transaction is valued at approximately $170 million.

Upon the completion of the transaction, Rob Kill will continue to serve as President and CEO of the combined organization.

NightHawk's Board of Directors unanimously approved the agreement and recommends that stockholders vote in favor of the transaction. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of NightHawk's stockholders.


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