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Smith & Nephew (SNN) Ticks Lower Amid New Stryker (SYK) M&A Deal

February 1, 2016 7:46 AM EST

Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) shares are ticking lower amid M&A news Monday morning.

Ahead of the opening bell, Stryker (NYSE: SYK)... More

Stryker (SYK) to Acquire Sage Products in $2.78B Deal

February 1, 2016 7:33 AM EST

Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Sage Products, LLC ("Sage") from Madison Dearborn Partners in an all cash transaction for $2.775 billion. The transaction includes an anticipated future tax benefit which is expected to exceed $500 million and to positively impact cash flows over approximately 15 years. Sage develops, manufactures and distributes disposable products targeted at reducing "Never Events," primarily in the intensive care unit and MedSurg hospital unit setting. Sage sales for fiscal 2015 totaled $430 million, up 13% over the prior year.

"The company's established leadership team and innovative products that... More