DENTSPLY (XRAY) Completes Acquisition of Astra Tech from AstraZeneca (AZN)

August 31, 2011 10:42 AM EDT
DENTSPLY International Inc. (Nasdaq: XRAY) has completed the previously announced acquisition of Astra Tech AB, a leading provider of dental implants, customized implant abutments, and urology and surgery products, from AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN).

DENTSPLY anticipates this transaction will add approximately $200 million to the Company's net sales in 2011, and $600 million on an annualized basis. DENTSPLY also expects the transaction will be neutral to slightly accretive to adjusted earnings per diluted share in 2011.


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