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Boston Scientific Announces Agreement to Acquire Neovasc Advanced Biological Tissue Capabilities

December 2, 2016 7:00 AM EST

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire certain manufacturing assets and capabilities of the Neovasc, Inc., (NASDAQ: NVCN) (TSX: NVC) advanced biological tissue business, as well as a 15% equity stake in Neovasc, for a total of $75 million in cash. The Neovasc advanced biological tissue business makes elements used in transcatheter heart valves, including the Boston Scientific Lotus Valve System.* Upon completion of the transaction, the Neovasc advanced biological tissue... More

Neovasc and Boston Scientific Reach US$75 Million Agreement

December 2, 2016 7:00 AM EST

- Boston Scientific acquires tissue processing capabilities and takes equity stake in Neovasc -

NASDAQ: NVCNTSX: NVC

VANCOUVER, Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Neovasc Inc. ("Neovasc" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NVCN) (TSX: NVC) today announced that Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX), a global medical technology leader, has agreed to acquire Neovasc's tissue processing technology and facility for approximately US$67,909,800. Concurrently, Boston Scientific has committed to invest an additional US$7,090,200 in Neovasc for a 15%... More