Danaher/Beckman Coulter
On February 7, 2011, Danaher (NYSE: DHR) and Beckman Coulter, Inc. (NYSE: BEC) announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Danaher will acquire Beckman for $83.50 per share in cash, or a total consideration of $6.8 billion.
Closing is expected in H111.
The transaction is structured as a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Beckman Coulter followed by a merger.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. is acting as financial advisor to Beckman Coulter in connection with the transaction.
Latham & Watkins, LLP is serving as legal counsel to Beckman Coulter in connection with the transaction.
Closing is expected in H111.
The transaction is structured as a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Beckman Coulter followed by a merger.
Goldman, Sachs & Co. is acting as financial advisor to Beckman Coulter in connection with the transaction.
Latham & Watkins, LLP is serving as legal counsel to Beckman Coulter in connection with the transaction.
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