Boston Scientific faces pivotal test after victory in fight for Guidant

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Boston Scientific Corp. of the United States is to purchase Guidant Corp. also of the United States for $27 billion. The medical equipment conglomerate is to become the leading manufacturer of cardiac devices. Boston Scientific Corp.'s winning bid of $80 per share beat out rival Johnson and Johnson's bid of $71 per share.

Company acquisition/merger, Company Profile, Medical test kit industry, Guidant Corp., GDT

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Eye-care giants may buy their way into laser surgery

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Alcon Laboratories, a division of Nestle SA, will acquire Waltham, Mass.-based Summit Autonomous Inc. for $893 million at $19 (20.39 euros) a share. Summit is in the ophthalmic laser-system business.

Washington, Nestle S.A., Summit Autonomous Inc.

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Boston Scientific nears deal to take over Israeli partner

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Boston Scientific Corp. is close to reaching an agreement that will allow it to acquire Medinol Ltd. of Israel. Medinol is Boston Scientific's stent manufacturing partner.

Israel, Foreign operations, Medinol Ltd.

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